IVCC announces Sophomore SGA officers
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has announced their newest Sophomore SGA officers. Nicolette Kendall of Streator has been elected president of the IVCC Student Government Association following recent sophomore elections. Ty Perin of Peru was elected
Jesse White announces 18th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced that entry forms are available for the 18th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to
Students honored at IVCC board meeting
OGLESBY – Student trustee’s were honored at the Illinois Valley Community College’s board meeting Thursday night. Incoming student trustee Austin Dille of Ottawa was introduced and outgoing student trustee Madison Miranda of DePue was recognized. Miranda will
Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by over 18,000 jobs in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of
NHLPA investigation: Fehr not at fault in Beach situation
An independent investigation has found NHL union executive director Don Fehr and others were not responsible for wrongdoing when they failed to act on a report that a Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a
Fire damages home in Hennepin
HENNEPIN – A fire on Thursday heavily damaged parts of a home in Hennepin. The Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District were called to the 800 block of East Market around 7 PM. Authorities say the residents had evacuated but
Plans in the works for 135 acres of unrestored land in Ottawa
OTTAWA – The latest plan for over 130 acres of land along the Illinois River in Ottawa includes wetland restoration and public recreation. City Mayor Dan Aussem says they support the Conservation Foundations’ efforts to purchase
Tax filing deadline fast approaching
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the upcoming deadline for filing 2021 state individual income tax returns is this coming Monday. While the state of Illinois does grant an automatic six-month extension
IEMA encourages chemical safety during hazardous materials safety month
SPRINGFIELD – April is Hazardous Materials Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants you to learn about the potential hazards in your community. “Being proactive and safety conscious is key,” said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
IVCC plans special events for community college month
OGLESBY – A student-led industry fair, spring musical, Earth Day cleanup and Spirit Day highlight Illinois Valley Community College’s April celebration of Community College Month. The national observance showcases how community colleges serve local needs, provide