Texas woman facing fraud; drug charges after Streator bank incident
STREATOR – A Texas woman is facing a number of charges after allegedly attempting to commit fraud at a bank in Streator on Thursday. Streator Police say they were called to the 100 block of Plaza Drive
IVCC approves large computer purchase using Emergency Relief Funds
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board approved large scale IT purchases Thursday that will be financed by Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds. As part of a four-year “technology refresh schedule,” IVCC will purchase 350 desktop
Florida Man sitting at a red light encounters 10-foot alligator
A motorist sitting at a red light in Venice, Florida, watched in disbelief as a 10-foot alligator crawled across several traffic lanes, then vanished under his truck.
Construction company demolishes wrong house in Alabama
A Mobile Police investigator contacted the construction company named by those family members and the owner of the company confessed to demolishing the house, saying it was a mistake. Jennifer Pulliam said, “I was not happy
WATCH: This National Weather Service employee struggling to launch a weather balloon in 50 mph wind!
The high winds across the Midwest on Thursday did not make the deployment easy for this National Weather Service employee.
Livingston County Health Department spreads awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Livingston County Health Department is creating awareness of its prevention services to help protect children and support families. The health department is reminding
Streator High School teacher pitches Marilla Park shelter build to city officials
STREATOR – A Streator High School teacher is ready to gear up with his students to give back to the community and build a new shelter for Marilla Park. Woodworking and welding teacher for Streator High
City of Streator to increase sewer rates
STREATOR – The city of Streator is set to increase sewer rates this May, the first time since 2008. At a special city council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, members approved a 5% increase annually for three
Peru Police seeking individual who fled after attempting to cash stolen checks; Photos released
Photo Peru Police Department PERU – The Peru Police Department are on the lookout for an individual they say attempted to cash stolen checks Tuesday. Authorities were called to a bank in the 4300 Block of Venture
Marseilles Fire Department battles separate accidental blazes Sunday
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Fire Department had a busy Sunday, battling two fires they say were caused accidentally. Around 4:30 PM they were called to the 1000 block of Union Street for a playground set that was