Department on Aging recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging highlights the warning signs of adult abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and how to put a stop to it in Illinois. Observed annually on June 15, serves as
LaSalle’s First Ward Alderman resigns, planning commission chairperson fills seat
LASALLE A longtime Alderman for the city of LaSalle Has resigned. After 16 years on the city council, Alderman Diz Demes, who represented the first ward, stepped down due to health concerns. A letter of
Utica intersection night work begins on Wednesday
OTTAWA – Night work to reconstruct the intersection of Illinois 178 and U.S. 6 in Utica will begin on Wednesday. The work is expected to take place through the end of the week, according to the
Real Estate taxes for LaSalle County residents due in July
OTTAWA – Property owners across LaSalle County should be receiving their real estate tax bills in the mail this week. The due date for the first half installment will be July 7th, with the entire bill
Bridge work in Ottawa begins Tuesday
OTTAWA – Repairs to the Illinois 23/71 Bridge will begin on Tuesday. Work will consist of removing and replacing the bridge expansion joints, deck slab patching, and structural repair. One lane will remain open during the
Authorities called to Starved Rock to search for missing person
UTICA – On Sunday multiple agencies were called to Starved Rock State Park in regards to a person missing in the river. Multiple water rescue teams from area fire departments arrived around 2 PM to begin the
Heat wave coming to North Central Illinois
OTTAWA – The first wave of extremely hot weather will arrive in North Central Illinois today through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that goes into effect this afternoon for the scorching temperatures
Safe Journeys Color Run coming to Streator
STREATOR – A fun color run event for kids age 5-14 is coming to Streator to raise money for an area non-profit. Safe Journeys supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, along with those that are affected
Compeer Financial donates to IVCC Ag Complex
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s agriculture program recently received a $13,000 donation from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America for future phases of its ag complex. Since December 2019, IVCC has received four Compeer Financial
“Get Set” program coming to IVCC
OGLESBY – A new short-term program designed to help incoming college students adjust to college and thrive once they’re on campus will launch this summer at Illinois Valley Community College. The summer bridge program, “Get Set,” provides