Trailer total loss after fire in Woodhaven
SUBLETTE – A trailer was a total loss after a Saturday morning fire at the Woodhaven Lakes Campground in Lee County. Sublette and Amboy Fire Departments responded to the scene and contained the fire, preventing further loss
Spring Valley to conduct rental property inspections
SPRING VALLEY – The city of Spring Valley is notifying residents about a new rental registry program. According to officials, the program aims to curb nuisance properties by performing inspections of every residential rental property
Streator Police seek help identifying suspect in bank robbery
STREATOR – The Streator Police say they need the public’s assistance in looking for a suspect and vehicle that may have been involved in an armed bank robbery that occurred on Thursday. They posted pictures on social
Investigation into train vs vehicle crash leads to felony charges for Dana man
TOLUCA – The driver of a truck that was struck by a train in Marshal County is facing felony charges after an investigation by authorities. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they took a report of a
Ottawa teen to play for Great Britain National Baseball Team
OTTAWA – A teen from Ottawa will be taking his baseball skills to Europe to play for the Great Britain National Baseball Team. Lucas Farabaugh, an incoming Freshman at Ottawa Township High School, holds dual passports of
Electric vehicle rebate program for Illinois residents begins
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced the opening of Illinois’ Electric Vehicle Rebate Program. The program was created under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and offers $4,000 rebate for purchase of an electric passenger vehicle
IVAC to Launch Community Leadership Academy
PERU – The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the first ever Illinois Valley Community Leadership Academy. Participants will get introductions to community leaders, behind the scenes tours and interactions
Federal assistance program for water bills available to Streator residents
BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water is encouraging customers who qualify and need financial assistance with their water and/or wastewater bills to utilize a federal assistance program. The LIHWAP program provides bill payment assistance to help
Red Cross seeking blood donors to combat critical shortage
STREATOR – The American Red Cross is looking for dedicated blood donors to step up and come to a blood drive today in Streator. Interested donors should visit the Streator Park Place Conference Center at 406 Hickory
ICC authorizes highway-rail crossing safety improvements for Bureau, LaSalle, and Putnam Counties
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved spending a portion of the $3.1 million in Grade Crossing Protection Funds to help pay for the installation of automatic warning devices at a number of crossings in Bureau,