Bureau County Approves Solar Project
PRINCETON – A solar farm was approved by the Bureau County Board Tuesday night. Despite the Zoning Board Administration’s recommended denial of the solar project, the board approved conditional use with stipulations included for Clean Energy Design
Pets Perish in Streator House Fire Tuesday Afternoon
STREATOR – No injuries were reported in a fire at a home in Streator on Tuesday, however pets did perish. According to the Streator Fire Department, they were called around 3:30 p.m. for a report of smoke
Bicentennial Passport Program concludes with prizes
LASALLE – While the Illinois Bicentennial Passport Program may be over, passports are still being handed in to the I & M Canal Corridor Association for prizes. According to Program Coordinator Mara Moore, over 50 passports have
Hemp Cultivation on 2018 Federal Farm Bill
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass the new Farm Bill, voting 87-13. According to LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann, while the bill is yet to be ratified, a compromise from the Senate
Study shows half of Americans have not gotten the flu shot this year
CHICAGO – More than half of all Americans have yet to get a flu shot, according to a new study. A survey from the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago shows that more
Illinois has more cases than ever of rare child illness
SPRINGFIELD — Nationwide, more children than ever have been diagnosed with a terrifying paralyzing illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that there are 158 confirmed cases so far this year, with the Illinois Department
Land for Roundabout to be Annexed Soon
PERU – The city of Peru will make a motion at the end of the month to annex land for a roundabout road project. In a city council meeting on Monday, an agenda item was placed for
Area Filmmaker’s Documentary to Air on PBS Sunday
OTTAWA – The Midwest Emmy Award Winning documentary series about a Pontiac farmer serving in World War 1 will be coming to PBS this weekend. Director and Producer Kane Farabaugh’s latest project, which covers the experience of
Mendota Man Arrested Monday on Heroin Charges
MENDOTA – A 26-year-old Mendota man was arrested on Heroin charges Monday after an investigation by the Mendota Police Department and the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. According to the Mendota Police, they took Sergio A. Arzola
New State Laws for Children and Backseat Riders in 2019
SPRINGFIELD – New seatbelt and child passenger laws will come into effect in Illinois in just a few weeks. In a new state law that will take effect beginning on January 1st, 2019 all backseat passengers in