New Officers and Changes to ESDA coming to Mendota
MENDOTA – The Mendota City Council approved the hiring of two part-time police officers at Monday’s city council meeting. Officers Shawn Emmet and Daniel Hernandez join the force one month after the appointment of Mendota’s new police
Two vehicle accident in Peru
PERU – A two vehicle accident occurred in Peru on Monday. Peru EMS was called to Il. Route 251 and Unytite Drive for a two vehicle accident just before 6 p.m. Peru Police could not give any
Raffles; Parking Discussed at LaSalle City Council Meeting
LASALLE – Several petitions were approved at Monday Night’s LaSalle City Council meeting, including raffle licenses for mutiple organizations, like the LaSalle Peru Area Career Center and Waltham Elementary PTCC. LaSalle Peru High School’s raffle license that
Zero fatals in Ottawa PD’s 2018 Traffic Crash Results
OTTAWA – No fatalities were reported in Ottawa Police Departments 2018 Traffic Crash Results. Collected and released by the Ottawa Police Department’s Illinois Traffic Crash reporting system, 735 traffic accidents were reported in 2018; 7 more than last
Spring Valley sewer violators effecting more than just sewers
SPRING VALLEY – Sewer violators in Spring Valley could financially set the city back. According to Spring Valley sewer treatment operator, Rob Baracani, findings in the city’s sewer system like sock, baby wipes and mop heads is
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, juice and coffee at the La Moille Lions Club, 308 Howard Street, La Moille, IL. Adults: $ 7.00 Kids 5-10: $ 5.00 Kids under 5 are free
Joan Fernandez has been appointed Community Relations and Marketing Director
PERU – Joan Fernandez will continue to be in charge of the Illinois Valley Community Hospital community outreach department—a role she has filled since 2009—while also assuming communications and marketing responsibilities. She has been a community outreach
IVCC offering “10 Hour Construction” course
OGLESY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer “10 Hour Construction” (CEU-7222-01) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 and 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 31. Instructor Jeff Clark will cover
IVCC hosting last minute registration
Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St., is hosting a last-minute spring registration event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 12.Admissions, Counseling and Financial Aid personnel will be available to assist students in
First baby of 2019 for IVCH
PERU – The first baby of 2019 to be born at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru arrived Wednesday. IVCH says, Cindy Hernandez of LaSalle gave birth to baby boy, Jesus Lopez Jr, weighing 8 pounds and