Bureau County sites added to the National Register of Historic Places
PRINCETON – Two sites in Bureau County were added to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church in Princeton was listed on August 28th. Built
Athletic directors for Big Northern Conference find solutions for official shortages
DIXON – Big Northern Conference athletic directors consider steps to combat official shortage. In a meeting last week, Athletic Director Jared Shaner of Dixon High School says the directors discussed the worsening high school officials shortage in
67th Annual Hollowayville United Church of Christ Brunch
Featuring: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Homemade Sausage & Apple Sauce Coffee / Milk / Orange Juice Cost: $8.00 Adults $3.00 Children 12 & Under Under 3 is Free Fresh homemade sausage (using
IVCC 14th Annual Edible Car Contest
llinois Valley Community College’s 14th annual Edible Car Contest will be at noon Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the cafeteria. The contest, which celebrates National Engineering Week, was originally sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Check-in begins at
IVCC hosts Parent College 101
Illinois Valley Community College’s Admissions Office hosts Parent College 101 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Room CTC124-125. This free event is for parents and guardians of current high school students to provide information
Saturday Fall Takes Life of Man Near Ottawa
OTTAWA – A man working on a billboard has died after an incident in rural Ottawa Saturday. According to the LaSalle County Coroner 42-year-old Damien E. Glasgow died after a fall near 30th Road and IL Route
American Red Cross Illinois River Valley welcomes new executive director
ROMEOVILLE – The American Red Cross welcomes Brian McDaniel as new executive Director of Illinois River Valley Chapter. Prior to joining the American Red Cross, McDaniel was Deputy Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer for Will County Treasurer’s
Tri-DENT arrests two for drug possession in Bureau County
PRINCETON – Two individuals were placed into custody Thursday after Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotic Agents allegedly located heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and cannabis in their vehicle. A Bureau County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Vanessa M. Sissel, 41, of Princeton Thursday
Mendota PD reports use of counterfeit cash
MENDOTA – Mendota Police Department took a report regarding the use of a fake $100 bill. The bills are made by “washing” $10 bills and reprinting them as $100 bills. There are two really easy and quick
Dixon Officer awarded Medal of Valor
DIXON – A Dixon Police Officer was presented with the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Valor award at the Illinois Sheriff’s Winter Conference in Peoria, Monday. Officer Mark Dallas was presented the award for his heroic actions on