Strong turnout in LaSalle County settles local races on the ballot
OTTAWA – With a turnout of over 55%, LaSalle County residents went to the polls yesterday to choose the winner of a number of local races. Jennifer Ebner beat incumbant Lori Bongartz for County Clerk. In contested
IVCC students to receive $1.8 million in relief fund reimbursement
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College students will soon receive $1.8 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, Financial Aid Director Eric Johnson announced last week. Johnson’s office reimbursed $1,843,876 to 2,466 fall semester students for an
Rare lawnmower Pikachu gives police a run for their candy
A 19-year-old man in Roachdale, Indiana gave police a slow run for their candy on Halloween. The 19-year-old, dressed as Pikachu was riding a lawnmower erratically with a trailer on the back while driving the streets of
Dimmick Township bridge to be closed for a week for repairs
TROY GROVE – A rural Dimmick Township bridge will be closed for repairs beginning today and lasting a week. The bridge, southwest of Troy Grove on North 35th Road, is located between Illinois Route 251 and East
Troy Grove township bridge to be closed for repairs
TROY GROVE – A rural bridge 4 miles south of Mendota will be closed for repairs starting today. The bridge on North 38th Road between Illinois Route 251 and East 1st Road will be closed for seven
State Senator Sue Rezin seeks family photos and stories of veterans to be showcased in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – To help pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices, State Senator Sue Rezin is encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved one who served our nation so they
Illinois announces high bid for historic Chicago Damen Silos property
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services announced the selection of a buyer for the sale of the Damen Silos. Illinois plans to enter into negotiations with MAT Limited Partnership for the purposes of acquiring
Coats For Kids drive by Studstill Media collects over 300 coats
PERU – The Coats for Kids community coat drive, sponsored by this radio station, Studstill Media, and The Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, collected over 300 coats over the month of October. The coats will be
“Blood Mood”, last total lunar eclipse until 2025
CHICAGO – Early tomorrow morning North America will witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year. The “Blood Moon”, says National Weather Service Meteorologist Scott Baker, will be most noticeable between 4:15 and 5:30 a.m. central
Local OSF HealthCare gardens produce 2500 pounds of food
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare announced the collection of over 2500 pounds of food between community gardens in Ottawa, Streator and Mendota. OSF HealthCare in Ottawa harvested 640 pounds of produce, OSF HealthCare in Mendota produced