Cat owners are seen as better looking and have more sex, researchers say
Both men and women carrying the bug Toxoplasma gondii were perceived as more attractive. Scientists believe the tiny parasite subtly alters hosts’ behavior — possibly through its effects on key hormones – to increase the likelihood
Parents Charged After Peoria Death Investigation
PEORIA – The investigation following the death of a child last month in Peoria has led to the arrest of both of his parents. On March 29th Peoria Police were called to the 1700 block of N.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity encourages families in need to apply for utility bill assistance
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is encouraging families in need to apply for $150 million in utility bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families Program. All families who meet the criteria and
IVCC announces 2022 Distinguished Alumnus
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s 2022 Distinguished Alumnus is Dr. Holly Novak, a 1974 graduate who has gone on to an illustrious career in cardiology. Early in her career, Dr. Novak founded a cardiac catherization
Illinois Housing Development Authority opens funds for homeowners impacted by COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund will open on April 11 to help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and related housing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible
Increased patrol and enforcement zones for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
OTTAWA – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies throughout the
Fatal crash near Sheridan
SHERIDAN – One person has died after a single vehicle crash Friday afternoon near Sheridan. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they were called around 4:45 PM to N 4201st Road near East 27th Road for a
‘Earn and Learn’ ag scholarship applications being accepted at IVCC
OGLESBY _ Applications for the 2022 GRAINCO FS and AgView FS “Earn and Learn” programs at Illinois Valley Community College are due April 30. The first AgView FS intern was Jolene Bobinski of Magnolia. Albert Gutierrez of
Electronics recycling event coming up in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – An opportunity to dispose of electronics in LaSalle County will be coming up in a couple of weeks. The county Environmental Services department will be holding the event at the LaSalle County Government Center on
Unemployment down in area counties
UNDATED – Local county unemployment rates decreased in the month of February according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Bureau County currently holds the lowest unemployment rate at 5.4%, down from nearly 6% at the