Ottawa grants boards and commissions option to meet virtually
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s City Council is allowing all bodies under the city’s government to meet virtually if they choose. After a request from the Ottawa Visitors Center Board to meet virtually, Mayor Dan Aussem granted all
County unemployment rates lower in the month of September
UNDATED – County unemployment rates for the month of September have dropped by a percentage or more. Last month, unemployment in LaSalle County was up to nearly 7%, now it has dropped down to 5%. Bureau
Open enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace begins; three new carriers added
CHICAGO – Eleven health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year, up from eight the previous year. November 1st kicks off Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace. Illinois residents have
Hydrant flushing scheduled next week for Mendota
MENDOTA – The annual fire hydrant flushing will begin November 8th in Mendota. Residents should be cautioned that they may see red or rusty colored water at times, and are encouraged to check their water prior to
LaSalle assistant fire chief honored after 49 years of service
LASALLE – LaSalle’s assistant fire chief received a plaque of honor for decades of service to the city. Charles Lishewski’s career began with the fire department in 1972, and since then, he’s been known as “Mr.
Oglesby approves raises for fire department
OGLESBY – Firefighters in Oglesby will be getting raises after Monday nights city council meeting. A new four-year contract with the fire department was approved, giving a raise to members of the department 3% per year and
Increased patrols to enforce Scott’s Law on Illinois Interstates
PRINCETON – You may have been seeing more and more troopers along the interstate this last week, and that is because of a campaign by the Illinois State Police to combat distracted driving and enforce Scott’s Law.
Streator Salvation Army Christmas gift applications now available
STREATOR – The Streator Salvation Army’s annual Christmas applications are now available. Executive Director Judy Booze says Christmas gifts will be available for the forgotten ages of 13-17. Senior citizens can also apply for a
Area donation opportunities as blood shortage continues
OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage. At least
Letter writing campaign relaunched for Illinois Veterans
LASALLE – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs relaunched “Operation Rising Spirit,” asking service organizations, volunteers, and residents across Illinois to continue raising the spirits of military veterans at the state veterans’ home in LaSalle. This letter