Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa
The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting the Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa. The scavenger hunt will begin at 3pm at the Mansion where participants will receive a packet of photos and clues of architectural and
Streator man asks council to change ordinance on chickens in the city
STREATOR – A Streator man is asking the city council to change their rules on allowing livestock on residential property. He spoke to council members at a special meeting on Tuesday about changing their city
Austrian police officers visit Ottawa
OTTAWA – A pair police officers from Europe spent time on patrol with the Ottawa Police Department on Wednesday. Vienna Law Enforcement Officers Elisabeth Dengler and Heinz Petternel spent time visiting the Ottawa Police Department and
75th Annual Sweet Corn Festival kicks off in Mendota
MENDOTA – A weekend of fun and entertainment kicks off in Mendota for the 75th annual Sweet Corn Festival tonight. This evening the carnival midway opens at 6 PM, and activities are scheduled all weekend long, including
IDPH to send free COVID-19 rapid tests to schools
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts for the upcoming school year. The tests will
Crops looking great in August across the state
SPRINGFIELD – The latest USDA Crop Report shows Illinois Corn and Soybeans on track for a great year, with 75% of the corn crop in Good to Excellent Condition. Soybeans trailed slightly, coming in at 70% Good
Regional facility intended for Streator Incubator with the help of major grant
STREATOR – The “maker’s lab” recommended for Streator’s Business Incubator is set to be a regional facility. City Manager Dave Plyman says the nearly million-dollar grant awarded to the city, will not only fund renovation
Single vehicle crash takes life of Colorado man in Lee County
DIXON – A Colorado man is dead after an early morning single vehicle crash in Lee County. The Illinois State Police were called to I-88 between the Rochelle and Dixon exits around 4 AM Tuesday. Authorities say
Prison upgrades coming to Illinois facilities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections will be using over $150 million in state funds to move forward with construction and upgrade projects to facilities statewide. Plans include renovation of kitchen and cold storage areas at
Rebuild Illinois program to provide funding for LaSalle Veterans’ Home
LASALLE – Facilities at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs statewide are receiving $331 million in capital funding to address emergency and deferred maintenance projects. The LaSalle Veteran’s home will be receiving a portion of that funding, however