Donation of Star Union Brewery items to Peru Public Library
PERU – The Peru Public Library has added a beer bottle collection to its historical archives. Granville resident John Shimkus donated his collection of Star Union Brewery bottles and other memorabilia spanning the Star Union Brewery’s 100-year
One person at large in Dekalb drug bust
DEKALB – Two people are in custody, and one person is at large after police conducted a search warrant and discovered illegal firearms and various drugs in Dekalb. According to the Dekalb Police Department, on July
Wedron Wildfire wins the NSA North Central World Series in Owensboro Kentucky
The Wedron Wildfire girls 12 and under team took the National Championship at the NSA North Central World Series in Owensboro, Kentucky this week. The team members are from Ottawa, Streator, Grand Ridge, Putnam County, Mendota, Ransom,
Four Streator men charged in double warrant drug and weapons bust
STREATOR – Four men are charged with controlled substance and firearm possessions after search warrants were made in Streator. According to the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, on Wednesday, two search warrants were conducted, one
State announces $60 Million Competitive Grant Program for early childhood construction
Springfield – The State of Illinois has announced $60 million in capital grant opportunities for Early Childhood Education providers through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. The funding will support the construction, expansion, and renovation of facilities that
Marker dedicated last month for Connecticut heroine in Troy Grove
TROY GROVE – A historical marker was dedicated in Troy Grove last month for a woman who fought racial bigotry in Connecticut in the early 19th century. Prudence Crandall was a white teacher who in the 1830’s
$2.4 billion Chicago to Peoria Rail Project moves into inception phase
UTICA – It’s all aboard the Chicago to Peoria Passenger Rail project. Elected officials met on Thursday in Utica to discuss the findings of the Peoria Passenger Rail Feasibility Study. Just over 31,000 responses
Streator approves contract for emergency personnel, services underway
STREATOR – The city of Streator’s ambulance service will be up and running come October 1st. Officials approved a contract with American Medical Response for emergency medical technician personnel services. The company will provide two certified
Public urged to slow down, proceed with caution around crews mowing roadsides
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the busiest roadside mowing period is underway, requiring drivers to slow down when encountering equipment and personnel. Mowing will continue until Aug. 15, a schedule
Ambulance donated as part of OSF HealthCare-led effort moved to the frontlines in Ukraine
PEORIA – An OSF ambulance delivered to Ukraine in early April has been moved to the front lines as the need for ambulances in the war-torn country continues to grow. On March 29th, an Advanced Medical Transport