Bureau County Health Dept. Coronavirus not an “if”, but “when”
PRINCETON – Bureau County Health Department representative Laurie Geuther spoke to the County Board about appropriate coronavirus precautions at their board meeting Tuesday night. Geuther explained that she thinks coronavirus impacting Bureau County is not a matter
Sweet Corn Supplier Found For Mendota Festival
MENDOTA- The 73rd annual Sweet Corn Festival will once again have plenty of the namesake crop that have brought thousands to Mendota every August. The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that a supplier of
Illinois State Police conducting roadside safety checks this month
LASALLE – Illinois State Police District 17 will be conducting roadside safety checks throughout LaSalle County during the month of March. Officers working the detail will be watchful for drivers who are driving with a suspended or
Bureau County schools awarded field trip grant
SPRINGFIELD – More than 7,000 students, including those in Bureau County, will visit state parks, museums and other natural resources sites this year through a grant awarded to their schools. 6th through 8th graders at Allen School
Kane and McHenry County residents test positive for coronavirus
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that a Kane and McHenry County resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease. The cases include a Kane County woman in her 60s and a McHenry County teen,
Streator High School student struck by vehicle after dismissal
STREATOR – A Streator High School student is injured after being struck by a vehicle just outside of Streator High School on Monday. According to the Streator Police Department, a student was at a crosswalk near the
‘Gift of Hope’ makes presentation to county board
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board Chairman Jim Olson declared April Organ and Tissue Month after a presentation by Gina Martin of Gift of Hope. She explained to the board how many individuals are currently waiting for organ
Library survey to be issued to LaSalle residents
LASALLE – LaSalle Public Library will be issuing a survey to the community along with the monthly water bill. Alderman Joe Jepson says the survey’s purpose is to identify the services that are most utilized with the
Thornton Park Project begins this summer
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa’s Thornton Park project is slated to begin this summer. The master plan for the park includes upgrades like a splash pad and remodeling the tennis and pickleball courts. Recently, the city
Limited appointments for 2020 LaSalle County Electronics Recycling Event
OTTAWA – Spaces are limited for LaSalle County’s electronics recycling event on March 28th in Ottawa. Those looking to participate this year must pre-register for a 15-minute appointment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents are limited