Ghosts of Ottawa Past tour coming to Ottawa
OTTAWA – “Ghosts of Ottawa Past” tours are coming to Reddick Mansion. Lorraine McCallister, Reddick Mansion Association president and the event’s “tour guide” said it is a fun and unique way to learn something about Ottawa’s rich
IVCC to host college transfer days
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will host two college transfer day events to help students and family make the move from IVCC to another institution. State University Transfer Day will be Monday from 10:30 AM to
Blessing of the Animals set for Tuesday
MENDOTA – In celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals, OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota will be hosting a special blessing just for pets. The blessing of animals
Suspect fires gun during during TRI-Dent buy bust operation in Streator
STREATOR – A suspect fired a gun during a TRI-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team buy-bust operation in Streator on Thursday. Streator Police and TRI-Dent agents were in the 1100 block of North Park Street around 1:45 PM
Gas prices increase nationwide, Hurricane Ian impacts
GAS PRICES – The American Automobile Association says gasoline distribution could be limited in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian due to a lack of electricity and flooded roads and highways. Higher gasoline demand amid tight supply
Michigan man gets a ride home from police, arrested 2 hours later
An intoxicated man in Michigan was given a ride home from a friendly police officer after an Oktoberfest event earlier this month. The guy didn’t stay home though, he got behind the wheel was was then pulled
LaSalle County reaches 5% unemployment rate
SPRINGFIELD – 5% of LaSalle County residents are unemployed, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County possesses one of the highest unemployment rates in Northern Illinois. Putnam County is not far behind at
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to wear pink badges in October
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies will be swapping out their badges for new pink ones. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the newly authorized badges will be worn through the
Dixon, Bloomington and Kankakee airports receive honors from IDOT
SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, area airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented during the Illinois Public Airports Association
Illinois EPA announces notice of funding opportunity for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced an opportunity for the purchase and installation of new electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations. This opportunity is being made available in part due