LaSalle County Genealogy Guild

On Saturday the LaSalle County Genealogy guild will meet at 115 Glover, Ottawa, IL. Speaker will be Seattle Sutton. She will give a presentation on Healthy Living.

Flood warning for the Illinois River

PERU – Hazardous weather is expected for portions of north central and northeast Illinois, according to the national weather service. A flood warning continues for the Illinois River affecting, LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam County. Excessive cold risks

Illinois’ Republican Party opposes minimum wage plan

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Republican Party announced their opposition to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s minimum wage plan, citing huge cost to taxpayers and small business.  State Senator’s Sue Rezin and Joe Barickman raised concerns over the Senate Vote

Parking areas at Starved Rock closed due to rising waters

OGLESBY – The lower parking areas at Starved Rock State Park will be closed starting Friday, through the weekend due to rising waters along the Illinois River. According to Illinois Department of Natural Resources Coordinator Lisa Sons,

Temporary visitors restriction for Morris Hospitals and Health Care

MORRIS – Morris Hospitals and Health Care centers is implementing a temporary visitors restriction, effective immediately. The recommendation stems from the Illinois Department of Public Health in response to state influenza activity level, which is currently widespread.

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

All you can eat! Pancakes, eggs, sausages, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee. All proceeds support the Ohio Booster Club. Adults: $7.00 Kids 5-10: $5.00 Kinds under 5 are free. La Moille Lions Clubs 308 Howard Street,

Oglesby awarded IDNR grant for Senica Square project

OGLESBY – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded the city of Oglesby with a grant to upgrade Senica Square. Economic Development and Tourist Coordinator, Becky Clinard says the city received the maximum grant amount of $400,000 to