Earlville-Leland students learn first hand lessons on Prom safety
EARLVILLE- The accident may have been staged, but the emotions were real as students from Earlville and Leland saw up close the dangers of teen drinking. Jenette Fruit, Principal, narrated the scene in the parking lot
LaSalle-Peru High School approves hiring new Principal
LASALLE – The LaSalle-Peru High School Board approved of a new principal at Wednesday night’s meeting. Effective July 1st, Christopher Jackson will be LP’s next principal. Jackson has worked for the Rialto Unified School District in Rialto,
Spring Valley to update city’s comprehensive plan
SPRING VALLEY -Spring Valley is beginning a process to update the city’s comprehensive plan. According to Economic Development Director Debb Ladgenski, The planning process will outline a vision and strategic framework for future development, redevelopment, and community building
Gas prices fare more expensive monthly
CHICAGO – State and local gas prices continue to increase month after month. Since January, consumers have been paying up to 30 cents more per gallon each month, with this month fairing no different. According to the
Marquis Inc. shelves $500 million project, citing Illinois business issues
HENNEPIN – Marquis Inc. announced its decision to let more than 800 acres in Illinois land options in Scott County, near Jacksonville, expire in late April, shelving its plans for the development of a $500 million ethanol
Peru School Conducts Safety Drill
PERU – Parkside Elementary in Peru will be participating in a drill with the Peru Police Department Wednesday. Superintendent Mark Cross announced that the yearly drill will help ensure the safety of students in the event of
Spring Valley’s cell tower property peaks interest
SPRING VALLEY – A cell tower that Spring Valley leases is peaking interest. In a city council meeting on Monday, talks of selling the tower located by the city’s water treatment plant continued, with the news of
LaSalle and Bureau County recipients of Safe Routes to School award
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced awarding more than $5.5 million to communities including LaSalle and Bureau County, for projects that encourage students to walk or bike to school. The city of
Joliet man charged in Ottawa burglary
OTTAWA – An Joliet man is in custody on multiple charges after a burglary investigation in Ottawa earlier this month. According to the Ottawa Police Department, on April 12th they took a report of a vehicle burglary, where
Spring Valley looking into billing for fire calls
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley is considering billing for fire calls to acquire funds for the fire department. According to Alderman Mike Herrmann, the finance committee met with a billing company in Mendota that provides reimbursements from