Grundy and Kendall Farm Bureaus to vote on merger
MORRIS – Farm bureau members in Grundy and Kendall County will vote on a merger this month. According to Kendall Farm Bureau Manager Dan Reedy, his retirement announcement sparked the idea the farm bureau once had several
Grants for wildlife projects in Bureau and Marshall County
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced the approval of more than 2.1 million in grants for 17 wildlife habitats project including Bureau and Marshall County. The grants are funded through the Illinois
New Years Eve Fire in Peru
PERU – No injuries were reported in a devastating fire that leveled a building in Peru on Monday morning. According to Peru EMS, they were called to the 700 block of Putnam Street in Peru just before 9:00 a.m. for a blazing
County unemployment rates on the rise
OTTAWA – While State unemployment rates remained fairly steady the past few months, county unemployment rates continue to increase according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Currently unemployment statewide is at 4.1 percent, just a tenth
Free New Years Morning Hike at Dayton Bluffs
OTTAWA – Free guided hikes are coming to an area preserve in 2019. Dayton Bluffs Preserves in Ottawa will have their New Year’s Day hike on Tuesday hosted by “Friends of the Dayton Bluffs”, a group that
LED speeding signs coming to Dalzell
DALZELL – LED speed limit signs will be installed in Dalzell beginning this week. According to Dalzell Police Chief Mark Manicki after receiving complaints of speeding, he purchased LED speed signs to try and get drivers to
Over 250 new laws for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD _ Illinois lawmakers completed the state’s 100th General Assembly in its bicentennial year, and will ring in 2019 with 253 new laws on the books. The youngest children in cars will be required to ride in
Illinois ranks number one in the nation for soybean production
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois farmers are hoping tensions between the U.S. and its trade partners dissipate after record-yielding harvests in 2018. Illinois produced the most soybeans of any state in the country while ranking second in corn production,
The Pink Chihuahua News Years Eve
The Ladies of Illusion present NYE @ The Pink Chihuahua in Ottawa. You can ring in the new year with Davina Devine, Felicity St. James and Special Guest Jazzelle Boyette. The show starts at 7pm. Reservations are
Starved Rock Lodge New Years Eve
An evening at Starved Rock Lodge! New Year’s Eve Party at Starved Rock Lodge. Overnight packages start at $495 (for two) and includes; overnight accommodations for two guests, open bar, party favors, photos by the fireplace (additional