Streator Area United Way therapy dog program on display at Streator High School Homecoming Parade
STREATOR – Streator public schools showcased their therapy pets in this year’s homecoming parade on Wednesday. The Streator Area United Way praised schools for bringing out their furry friends to march behind the Special Olympics groups.
Documentary Film Screening on Oct 14 at IVCC Focuses on Shawnee National Forest and Climate Change Solutions
A free screening of the new documentary film Shawnee Showdown- Keep the Forest Standing, will be held at 7 PM, Friday, October 14, at the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre located in IVCC’s Community Tech Building, 815 N.
Ramp closures coming to I-39
MINONK – An extended ramp closure will be coming to I-39 in Woodford County. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that starting October 3rd the ramps to and from northbound I-39 at Minonk, exit 27 will
Drive-thru Flu & COVID vaccination clinics coming to Livingston County
PONTIAC-The Livingston County Health Department will host their kick-off drive-thru flu clinic on Monday, October 3rd from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. on Block 59 in downtown Pontiac, held in partnership with Pontiac Area Chamber. COVID bivalent booster shots will
Illinois Department of Insurance returns millions from lost insurance policies
CHICAGO – If you believe that you’re the beneficiary of a deceased relative’s lost or missing life insurance policy, but you don’t know where to start your search, the Illinois Department of Insurance can help. This year,
Electronic auto insurance verification leads to dramatic reduction of uninsured motorists
SPRINGFIELD- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has noted the success of the Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program, which has led to a dramatic reduction of uninsured motorists. Under this program, insurance companies work with the Secretary of
Resident climbs out second story window to escape fire
MENDOTA – A residential fire in Mendota caused one resident to have to escape the home out of a second story window Wednesday. The Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called around 9:15 AM to the
New COVID-Like virus found in Russian Bats shows resistance to existing treatments
Similar to SARS-CoV-2, the new respiratory virus discovered among bats, known as Khosta-2, is covered in spike proteins that can infect human cells using the same entryways.
Pedestrian skyway project in Peru deemed a necessity
PERU – The pedestrian skyway that the city of Peru wants to build over Route 251 is a need, not a want, according to some city officials. During public comment at Peru’s city council meeting,
Three Florida Men arrested attempting to cut down; steal traffic lights
https://www.tampafp.com/three-florida-men-arrested-trying-to-steal-traffic-lights/ The driver of the van had stopped near the intersection and then turned off the vehicle’s headlights. The detective then observed sparks emanating from the area where traffic lights are in the process of being installed.