GoFundme page reaches over $90,000 for victim’s families in Aurora shooting
AURORA – In response to the devastating shooting at a manufacturing warehouse in Aurora, a GoFundme page has raised over $ 90,000 in just three days. The #Aurora Strong Community fund is administered by the city’s police
State Rep. Lance Yednock sponsors bill to fight opioid crisis
OTTAWA – State Representative Lance Yednock is sponsoring legislation to push agencies in doing more to end the opioid crisis. House Resolution 58 encourages the Illinois Department of Public Health to adopt new guidelines around the distribution of
LaMoille Lions Club Chicken Family Dinner
Dinner includes: Chicken, fries, pasta, salad, bread & butter and deserts. Adults: $9 Children (6-12): $5 Kids 5 and under: Free LaMoille Lions Club, 308 Howard Street, LaMoille, IL 61330
Peru Officer Commended Monday
PERU – A Peru Police Officer was recognized for a heroic act at Monday nights city council meeting. Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei honored Officer Jeremiah Brown with a commendation for his actions in January assisting a
City of Mendota prohibits e-cigs to minors
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota elected to add e-cigarette devices to their list of tobacco products that is prohibited under the age of 18. In a city council meeting on Monday, Alderman Kyle Kim made the
Former Chief Smith Retires
MENDOTA – After 21 years of serving as the city of Mendota’s Police Chief, Thomas Smith announced his resignation effective Wednesday. At his last city council meeting, Chief Smith gave an emotional farewell to council members, praising
More snow and rain expected for this week
ILLINOIS – North Central Illinois has seen its fair share of wintry mixes and snow storms this winter, accumulating nearly 7 inches of snow fall for the month of February. According to the National Weather Service, LaSalle
Cheap beer drinkin’ for the Land of Lincoln
ILLINOIS – A study shows that Illinois has the cheapest beer prices than any other state in the U.S. According to Simply Thrifty Living, their 2nd annual study of prices from national and regional retailers in up
Temporary visitors restriction for IVCH
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital is implementing a temporary visitor restriction effective immediately. The recommendation stems from the Illinois Department of Public Health in response to state influenza activity level, which is currently widespread. IVCH is