Hydrant flushing in Peru extended through Friday
PERU – The hydrant flushing in Peru originally scheduled April 25th through May 4th is being extended through Friday, May 6th. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any
Stolen motorcycle reported in Streator over the weekend
STREATOR – A motorcycle was stolen in Streator on Sunday. According to the Streator Police Department, it’s been reported that a Honda 150cc motorcycle was allegedly taken from a property in the 900 block of
Matthiessen State Park Dells area closed for reconstruction
OTTAWA – Construction of the road and parking lot area for the dells area of Matthiessen State Park will begin on Monday. Work will resurface and reconstruct the road leading into the Matthiessen Dells area area
Spring Valley awarded safe routes to school grant
SPRING VALLEY – The City of Spring Valley was awarded a safe route to school grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The approved project includes a new sidewalk for children in the community to reach school
ComEd Customers to get carbon mitigation credit
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission announced that Commonwealth Edison has submitted a filing indicating that for the June 2022 – May 2023 delivery year, it will provide a credit to all of its delivery customers equal
I-80 bridge replacement in Bureau County begins Monday
OTTAWA – Bridge replacement on Interstate-80 in Bureau County begins on Monday. The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to replace bridges that cross Maple Grove Creek, located six miles west of Highway 26. Traffic will be reduced
Utica roundabout project starts Monday
OTTAWA – The Illinois 178/U.S. 6 intersection roundabout project in Utica will begin on Monday. All lanes will remain open and controlled by temporary traffic signals, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Traffic
IVCC names McCormack Scholars
From left – Ryan Gochanour, Hope Beelman, Andrew Gochanour, Emily Schaibley and Paige Blackburn PHOTO IVCC OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has named five Thomas J. McCormack Scholars this spring. The McCormack award is IVCC’s highest
Sandwich man found guilty of killing ex-wife’s parents
OTTAWA – A Sandwich man is found guilty of killing his ex-wife’s parents last year in Sheridan. On Friday at the LaSalle County Courthouse, a jury found 38-year-old Donald Fredres guilty of shooting and killing
IVCC Wind Ensemble to present concert Thursday
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College’s Wind Ensemble will offer a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. The performance will likely include the music of Morton