Urgent Need for Blood Donations Continue
ILLINOIS – The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. According to the Red Cross, blood donations often decline during
Illinois Waterway Visitors Center Open 7 Day a Week
OTTAWA – The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center will now be open 7 days a week, as of Thursday. The visitor center, is located at Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa, and operated by the U.S. Army
Driver Seriously Injured After Car Hits Downtown Building in Mendota
MENDOTA – A teen was seriously injured Sunday evening after crashing into a building in downtown Mendota. Around 10 p.m. Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called to the 700 block of Main Street after a
Mendota 7th Grader Passes Away Suddenly
LASALLE – A child has died after collapsing at a basketball game Saturday in LaSalle. Around 3:15 p.m. LaSalle EMS were called to Lincoln Junior High for the report of a child having a seizure.
“Mamma Mia!” Auditions at IVCC
OGLESBY – Auditions for the Illinois Valley Community College theatre department’s spring 2019 production of “Mamma Mia!” will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 and 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre.
Livingston County man dead in single vehicle crash
DWIGHT – Authorities say a single vehicle crash claimed the life of one Livingston County man early Friday morning. The Livingston County Coroner stated that 22 year-old Collin Csecsinovits of Dwight, Illinois was pronounced dead at the
IVCC Barn Demolition Begins Monday
OGLESBY – The old Illinois Valley Community College dairy barn just south of the south entrance to campus will be demolished beginning early Monday morning. S & K Excavating & Trucking of Yorkville will begin taking down
“A Mendota Christmas” Outdoor Activities Postponed
MENDOTA – The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce is postponing all outdoor activities for “A Mendota Christmas”. In a release from the Mendota Chamber of Commerce, due to the rainy weather that is expected for tomorrow, all
Scam Callers Reported in Bureau County
PEORIA – The Better Business Bureau is reporting scams in the Peoria and Bureau County area. According to the BBB, many of the calls are “robocalls” or automated calls. The BBB says in robocall versions, an automated
Dec. 1st : World AIDS Day!
OTTAWA – World AIDS Day is Saturday December 1st. According to HIV.gov, the Federal theme for the 2018 observance is “Saving Lives through Leadership and Partnerships”. World AIDS Day serves as an opportunity for people worldwide to