Illinois unemployment rate stable in December
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7 percent based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate was 1.2 percentage points
Bruce & Ollie’s hosting fundraiser for Utica officer
UTICA – Bruce & Ollie’s in Utica is showing its support for a local officer who’s battling a health issue with an ice cream social and fundraiser this weekend. Manager Kathleen DiLuciano says Lieutenant Jason
Body missing after funeral home vehicle stolen in Rockford
ROCKFORD – The remains of an adult are missing after a van was allegedly stolen Saturday in Rockford from a funeral home. The Rockford Police Department reported that the vehicle was located in Chicago on Sunday,
Temporary school cafeteria worker arrested for pot brownies
LOUISIANNA – A temporary cafeteria worker in Louisianna was recently arrested for allegedly selling homemade baked goods to a student. The baked goods were supposedly brownies laced with marijuana. This allegedly happened on school property and was
815 Elite 12 and under softball team takes championship
The 815 Elite 12 and under girls’ softball team traveled to the Wisconsin Dells Woodside Dome this weekend and took home the Championship. The local girls are from Spring Valley to Ottawa and are coached by Callie
Ottawa Pirate Poms Dance Team qualifies for State
Photo provided by Ottawa Pirate Poms OTTAWA — The Ottawa Pirate Poms Dance Team competed at Washington High School this weekend in the 2A Division and took home sixth place, which also qualified them for the
Beverage industry contributes to LaSalle recycling program
LASALLE – The American Beverage Association, the trade association that represents the non-alcoholic beverage industry, will be contributing $55,000 to the City of LaSalle to help provide recycling carts for residents. The city announced last year that
Top 5 things you shouldn’t do at a restaurant
When visiting a restaurant, there are some do’s and don’ts you should follow. Always be kind to your serving staff, and that includes not doing these top 5 things. Rearrange the tables to suit your needs Handle
Red Cross blood drive coming to IVCC
OGLESBY – The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive Tuesday at Illinois Valley Community College. The Red Cross is reporting that blood inventory is currently at an urgent level, and dozens of more
Lewis University launches prison education program at Sheridan Correctional Center
SHERIDAN – Lewis University have begun their Spring semester of classes inside Sheridan Correctional Center. The program in Sheridan is the second in the state using Pell Grant awards from the US Department of Education, following