Streator FFA Farm Fair underway
STREATOR – The annual Farm Fair put on by the Streator FFA begins today at the Streator Township High School Ag Shop. The fair will be open 5-7 PM tonight, Wednesday and Thursday. There will be students
First ever Lighted Way trivia night a success
LASALLE – Lighted Way, the Illinois Valley school for students with multiple disabilities, held their first fund raising trivia night last Friday. The school raised around $12,000 at the event held at the Knights of Columbus in
Governor Pritzker signs bill guaranteeing 40 hours of paid leave
CHICAGO — Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that guarantees paid leave for employees in Illinois on Monday. The legislation provides that paid leave shall accrue at the rate of one hour for every 40 hours
Marseilles Elementary therapy dog makes progress
MARSEILLES – The therapy dog that was donated to the Marseilles Elementary School District is progressing well with her training. Sunni, a female Goldendoodle that was given to the district by the United Way of Eastern LaSalle
Illinois Senate confirms Ann McCabe as ICC Commissioner
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ann McCabe as Commissioner of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Governor JB Pritzker appointed McCabe to a five-year term. McCabe previously served on the Commission from 2012
Peru Police Department introduces Offender Watch Program to community
PERU – Peru’s Police Department is introducing a new community program to the city. Police Chief Sarah Raymond and Community Service Officer Blake Frund presented The Offender Watch
Tonica Volunteer Fire Department receives over $18,000 for new small equipment
TONICA – The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department received grant money from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. The grant money is used to purchase small equipment. Tonica received $18,500 and will use the funds to purchase 20
LaSalle County Board passes formal support of farming
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Board passed a resolution in support of agriculture in the county. On Monday, LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann spoke to the board in favor of the resolution presented
Authorities seek help in solving Woodford County vehicle burglaries
MINONK – The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a number of vehicle burglaries that have been reported over the last week. They are asking residents, especially those in and around Minonk, to check video surveillance
Some good deeds are not always a good idea
HANOVER, ONTARIO — A man who was recently inspired by “Random Acts of Kindness Day” tried to brighten the day of people throughout the community by passing out boxes of chocolates. He tried to give a box to