Oglesby awarded safe routes to school grant
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby 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.
Red Cross asks for more donors in Streator
STREATOR – The American Red Cross is in need of people to sign up to give blood at the upcoming Streator community blood drives. They say low donor appointment signups and low appointment turnout have resulted in
Peru intersection to close for construction
PERU – An intersection in Peru will be closed for construction. The City of Peru Public Works Department announced that the intersection of 7th Street and Monks Ave will be closed beginning Thursday. Motorists should seek
Streator High School Board in support of new Marilla Park shelter
STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s board gave its blessing to a woodworking teacher to build a shelter at Marilla Park. This week Dave Taylor presented his scale model of the 20 x 40 timber
Man accused of attempted robbery, vehicle theft in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A man authorities described as homeless is facing multiple charges after an alleged attempted robbery of a gas station and a vehicle theft in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police Department say they were called around
Driver seriously injured, cows killed in I-80 crash near Joliet
JOLIET – The driver of a tractor trailer carrying cattle was seriously injured in a crash on I-80 near Joliet that caused over a dozen cows to spill onto the interstate. The Illinois State Police say the
A look back at the 2004 Utica Tornado
From the archives of Studstill Media UTICA – On April 20th, 2004 a tornado swept across Putnam and LaSalle County, injuring dozens and claiming 8 lives in the village of Utica.
Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble to hold upcoming concert in Peru
PERU – The Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble will present “A Kaleidoscope of Color” concert on Saturday at 7 PM in Peru. Free will offerings will be accepted for the event at the Zion United Church for Christ.
Motorcyclist killed in DeKalb County Crash
MALTA – A motorcyclist was killed after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County Tuesday afternoon. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 5 PM they were called to the intersection of South Malta Road and
Pump prices dip from record highs, maybe not for long says AAA
UNDATED – Gas prices continue to fall week by week, but the American Automobile Association says that could change for our nation as demand ticks up and the global price of oil increases. Locally, area county