Solicitor Permit Granted Monday Night in LaSalle
LASALLE – A Solicitor Permit was granted to AB Marketing, LLC at the LaSalle City Council Meeting Monday Night. The permit will allow AB Marketing, LLC to go door to door selling for Clearview Energy. The city
Make way for edible automobiles! They’re coming to IVCC’s cafeteria this week
OGLESBY – Tasty cars are making their way to Illinois Valley Community College’s cafeteria. Feast your eyes Wednesday, to IVCC’s 14th annual edible car contest, celebrating National Engineering Week. Event Coordinator and Computer Aided Design instructor Dorene
State and local gas prices jump nearly 30 cents more per gallon
CHICAGO – State wide and local gas prices have seen a hike of nearly 30 cents more per gallon compared to last month. According to the American Automobile Association, gas prices for Illinois average at $2.45 per
Former LaSalle County Clerk JoAnn Carretto passes over the weekend
OTTAWA – Former LaSalle County Clerk JoAnn Carretto died Sunday. Carretto worked for LaSalle County for 39 years, running for County Clerk in 2006. Carretto served as County Clerk for 12 years and resigned in December of last
2019 Polar Plunge a Success at Lake Mendota
MENDOTA – The crowd was energetic as over 250 participants braved the icy waters of Lake Mendota to raise money for Special Olympics of Illinois. Teams adorned costumes and jumped in groups into the water, which
Body discovered near Fox River
YORKVILLE – A body was discovered near the Fox River, after kayakers came upon what they believed was a dead body in the river. According to Kendall County Sheriffs on Friday after 5 p.m. a deceased individual
Over 100 lbs of Cocaine Found During Traffic Stop on I-55
TOWANDA – Two are in custody after a traffic stop made by the Illinois State Police Thursday led to the discovery of over 100 lbs of purported cocaine. A Trooper from the Statewide Criminal Patrol Team stopped
Peru Library seeking trustee
PERU – Due to a recent trustee move, the Peru Public Library District has a vacant board seat to fill. The library board is seeking someone who loves libraries to assist with advocacy, local partnerships, policy development, and
Community Bingo and Campus Tours
Join Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living in Peru for an afternoon of Bingo! Refreshments will be provided. *Campus tours are available upon request. 1101 31st Street, Peru, IL 61354
Lower parking lots and boat ramp closed off at Starved Rock State Park
OGLESBY – Starved Rock State Park officials have announced that the lower parking lots of the Visitor Center and boat ramp area will remain closed throughout the weekend due to flooding and ice. The Overflow Parking Lot will