State recommends halt to use of bird feeders, bird baths through May to slow spread of avian influenza
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued recommendations to help slow the spread of avain influenza, or bird flu. They ask that the use of bird feeders and bird baths cease through May 31, or
DePue Police receive complaints about dogs at large
DEPUE – The DePue Police Department have received a large number of complaints about dogs running at large in the village. They say the Village ordinance is that all dogs must remain leashed, and all should have
Live Well Streator receives grant for Marilla Park project
STREATOR – Live Well Streator will receive a grant for the Marilla Park Water Redevelopment Project. Illinois American Water is celebrating Earth Day by awarding over $14,000 in Environmental Grants for water source protection. Live
Mendota Police warn of Lottery scam
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department has received a report of a lottery scam happening in the community. Authorities advise that you should never provide anyone you do not know personally any financial information or banking records.
Streator awarded safe routes to school grant
STREATOR – The city of Streator 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.
IVCC to present Broadway Backwards this weekend
OGLESBY _ When Broadway Backwards debuts on the Illinois Valley Community College stage April 22, the show will mark the return of live theatre to the college for the first time since 2019. The revue
Princeton to begin water main flushing
PRINCETON – The City of Princeton Water Department will begin their semi-annual water main flushing Monday. Residents may notice a slightly stronger chlorine odor. If you find this odor objectionable they advise you keep a pitcher of
Motorcyclist identified in fatal DeKalb County crash
MALTA – The Malta man that was killed after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County Tuesday has been identified. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 5 PM they were called to the intersection of
Littering on highways costs Illinois $41.3 million in 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation spent $41.3 million on litter pickup, sweeping shoulders and removing large debris. With the arrival of spring, IDOT is reminding drivers to not litter, but also to
State police to enforce no parking along IL Rt 178 and IL Rt 71. near state parks
NORTH UTICA – “No Parking Tow-Away” zones will be strictly enforced this year, namely along Illinois Route 178 and Illinois Route 71 near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. According to the Illinois State Police, the large