Peru kids receive gifts from Santa
PERU – Mr. Santa Claus and the Peru Blue & Red Christmas for Kids organization delivered presents and meals to 65 children. Wednesday night, escorted by the Peru Police and Peru Fire Departments, Santa traveled from
Streator to hike annual video gaming tax
STREATOR – The city of Streator intends on increasing annual video gaming machine fees. Streator’s City Council agreed on a $250 increase per terminal, a cost the licensed establishment and operator would share. There are currently
Strong winds forecast for Wednesday night
OTTAWA – The National Weather Service has forecast potentially damaging winds for North Central Illinois Wednesday night into Thursday. Gusts up to 60 mph are predicted, especially in areas north of I-80. The winds out
Chess tables unveiled in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Park goers in Ottawa will be able to play chess and checkers thanks to a new community project. Washington Park had a ribbon cutting Tuesday on the two new stone chess tables. The project
Rising COVID case count sends Mendota schools to break early
MENDOTA – Schools in Mendota will be gaining a few extra days of Christmas break in an effort to combat rising COVID-19 cases. All Mendota students in the grade school and high school will have their last
Earlville school moves to remote learning
EARLVILLE – An uptick in positive COVID-19 cases has forced Earlville School District to transition to remote learning. It was announced on Monday that they have a total of 17 positive cases and 88 close contacts.
COVID infections on the rise among children in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – COVID-19 cases in LaSalle county are on the rise. LaSalle County has moved just above a 5% positivity case rate this past week with 640 new cases, up from 160 last month. The age group
Illinois Office of Tourism Honors area campaigns
CHICAGO -The 2021 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism had an awards ceremony at Navy Pier in Chicago, and some local organizations were honored. Honorees were selected by their industry peers who voted via the Illinois
Online pesticide applicator testing now available in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering in-person and online pesticide exam options. Online pesticide exams are available and utilize an online exam service. There will be a fee of $12 for those who take
“See Something, Say Something” Authorities remind students to share school safety concerns
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency are reminding students and community members about a new program to help improve school safety in Illinois. Safe2Help Illinois is a information sharing platform that is available 24/7. Students can