Perfectly Flawed Foundation Spaghetti Dinner
The Perfectly Flawed Foundation is kicking off their giving season with a drive-thru spaghetti dinner on Monday, November 1st from 4-7pm. The $12 ticket costs includes spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert. Advanced tickets can be purchased online
North Central Illinois nears prime time for vivid colors
The North Central Illinois region is near peak time for vast fall foliage changes. Lisa Sons, Natural Resource Coordinator for Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks, says areas may not see all color due to stress
Putnam County Sheriff will not seek re-election
HENNEPIN – Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle announced he will not seek a 7th term. In an announcement on Wednesday, Sheriff Doyle says it’s time he began a new chapter in his life after 30
Dive team finds nothing relevant in Jelani Day investigation
PERU – A search of the Illinois River for possible clues into the death of a Danville man came up empty this week. The Plainfield Fire Department Dive Team was deployed to the river where the
Sandwich woman killed in Kendall County crash
LITTLE ROCK – A woman from Sandwich has died after a two vehicle crash Wednesday near Little Rock. The Kendall County Coroner’s Office say that 33-year-old Lindsay Blair was involved in a head-on collision around 6:30
Re-Imagine Mendota event coming to Illinois Ave.
MENDOTA – Downtown Mendota will host a band and dining opportunities thanks to the organization Re-Imagine Mendota. On October 16th from 6-10 PM Illinois Avenue will be closed for a performance by the “Free Beer & Chicken”
Livingston County Health Department offers mammograms free of charge
PONTIAC – The Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program administered by the Livingston County Health Department is assisting women ages 40-64 who do not have insurance attain mammograms free of charge. October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Grain bin safety emphasized this month
SPRINGFIELD – One of the most dangerous places on a farm are used most often this time of year, grain bins. Illinois has reported the most incidents involving agricultural confined spaces, including grain bins, in 2020. The
Roundabout construction resumes in Peru
PERU – The first roundabout in the area will be undergoing more construction over the next few days. Tomorrow the roads surrounding the intersection will be closed, including Plank Road, Peoria Street and Sunset Drive. The roundabout
Carry-Out Kumla in Serena
The Serena United Methodist Church is offering its traditional kumla in a new format. A Carry-Out Only Kumla Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 13th at the Serena Township Building from 4:30 to 7pm. The traditional