President Trump assures farmers of laborers, even if he builds a wall
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump addressed the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th convention in New Orleans on Monday. As previously reported by the Associated Press, President Donald Trump is seeking to assure farmers that they will still be
Spring Valley’s FD in need of more volunteers
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s Fire Department is looking for more volunteers. In a city council meeting on Monday, Alderman Pellegrini addressed Chief Bogatitus’ concerns of lack of day time volunteers. According to Chief Bogatitus, the number
Ottawa’s Youth Roller Hockey League starts Wednesday
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Youth Roller Hockey League starts Wednesday. Coack Mike Petrone says no experience is required for the 10-week league opened to boys and girls, ages seven through sixteen. The league will be held at
Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
At the Mendota Civic Center serving spaghetti from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. $ 8.00 adults and $ 4.00 for kids under 12-years-old. Spaghetti dinner includes bread, a salad, dessert and a drink. Carry-outs also available (without the
Sludge pump problems in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – A sewage pump in Spring Valley used to process and move waste fluids with high solids content is causing issues for the water treatment plant. In a city council meeting on Monday, City Engineer
LaSalle County Health Department Urges HPV Vaccinations
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health department is urging women 21 and older to be screened for cervical cancer. In recognition of cervical cancer awareness month, the health departments goal is to eradicate cervical cancer in Illinois
Marseilles Police Investigate Monday Gunshots
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police report on Monday night around 9:30 p.m. that there was an incident where several shots were fired in the city. They say that it took place in the 1000 block of Orange
Farmers influenced by government shutdown
LASALLE – Farmers are experiencing the effects of the government shutdown, through vital departments like the USDA. According to LaSalle County’s Farm Bureau President David Isermann, various loan and compensations programs for farmers are now inaccessible. Isermann
American Red Cross seeking blood donations throughout the winter season
ILLINOIS – A donation shortfall over the winter holidays is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood donors, to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter. According to the Red Cross,
Lee County Man Dies After Head On Crash
FRANKLIN GROVE – A Lee County man is dead after a Friday morning head on crash in Ogle County. In a release by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, they say that a 28-year-old Byron man was