Dispose of your prescriptions this weekend at Streator’s City Park
STREATOR – Get rid of your unused or expired medication this weekend in Streator. Live Well Streator’s annual prescription drug take-back event will be at Streator City Park from 9 AM – 12 PM. You can
Ottawa Chamber pulls plug on Farmers market for 2022
OTTAWA – There will be no Farmers Market in Ottawa this year. The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce made the announcement on Monday. They say that due to a lack of vendors, they have decided to cancel
Mendota Police warn of Google Voice scam
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police are warning of another way scammers can separate you from your money or personal information. In a social media post, they describe how a scammer will call you asking you to verify
Two women assaulted at I-80 rest area
JOLIET – Two women were assaulted at a rest area along I-80 on Friday and a suspect is in custody. The Illinois State Police say they were called in the early morning hours to the I-80 westbound
Saint Bede dedicates baseball announcer booth to former student
PERU – The Public Address Announcer Booth at Saint Bede Academy has been dedicated to the memory of a former student. On Saturday a ceremony was held honoring the late Evan Knoblauch. The 2017 graduate was a
Grand Ridge Police seek tips regarding criminal damage to property
GRAND RIDGE – Three different vehicles were damaged over the last week in Grand Ridge, and authorities are asking for help to identify who may be responsible. The Grand Ridge Police say they have received reports
Car seat safety check coming to Peru
PERU – A car seat safety check is coming to Peru on Tuesday afternoon. The Peru Police Department will be hosting the event at their headquarters on North Peoria Street from 3 to 5 PM. Parents and
Ladd awarded safe routes to school grant
LADD – The village of Ladd was awarded a safe route to school grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The approved project includes new and replacement sidewalks for children in the community to reach school safely.
City of Peru to begin hydrant flushing this week
PERU – The City of Peru will begin flushing hydrants this week. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any discoloration, you should let the water run until it
IVCC awards over $1 million to 1,775 students
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has awarded over $1 million to 1,775 students. They distributed over $1 million last week to more than 1,700 students who persisted in spring classes. Financial Aid director Eric Johnson