Amboy Police Chief Announces Retirement
AMBOY – Amboy Police Chief Jeffery Blake announced his retirement Friday. In a letter to the community he thanked the numerous people he has worked with over the years in the Lee County community. The Amboy High
Italian opera to musical theatre, students showcase their Poco a Poco skills
STREATOR – Young artists of the Poco a Poco Music Festival in Streator showcased their talents to friends and family at Park Presbyterian Church Thursday night. Over twenty high school students representing eleven school districts from across
Peru’s “Touch a Truck” event kick off Saturday
PERU – The city of Peru’s annual “Touch A Truck” event will be this Saturday at Centennial Park. From noon to 3 p.m. get an up close, hands on experience to see all kinds of EMS vehicles
Investigation begins in Oglesby Fire Dept. boat rupture
OGLESBY – An investigation to the cause of why a boat ruptured during an Oglesby Fire Department water rescue training begins. According to the Oglesby Fire Department, the last of two firefighters to sustain injuries in the
Chicken Family Style Dinner
Dinner includes: Chicken, fries, pasta, salad, bread and desert. Adults: $9 Kids (6-12) : $5.00 5 and Under are FREE LaMoille Lions Club 308 Howard Street, LaMoille, IL
Yednock welcomes new affordable senior housing complex to Ladd
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority have announced the development of a new affordable senior housing complex, planned to be opened in 2020 in the village of Ladd in Bureau County. The
Dana-Thomas House in Springfield Celebrating Champions of Suffrage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site will host specialty tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Springfield Saturdays and Sundays in June to highlight the work of women in Illinois’ suffrage initiatives. Susan
Investigation Begins as Firefighters Released From Hospital After Oglesby Boat Explosion
OGLESBY- The two Oglesby Firefighters and an EMT that were injured during a water rescue training exercise on the Vermillion River have been released from the hospital. Around 7 PM Wednesday two ambulances were called to the
Two Firefighters; EMT Injured After Boat Explosion
OGLESBY- Two Oglesby Firefighters and an EMT were injured during a water rescue training exercise Wednesday night on the Vermillion River. Around 7 PM two ambulances were called to the Oglesby boat launch next to the Ed
Adam Kinzinger applauds Peru’s $6 million railroad grant
PERU – A 6 million dollar grant was awarded to the city of Peru to improve railroad between Plank Road and Route 251. The Peru Intermodal, Safety, Congestion, and Energy Security Project, is part of a series