Property bids accepted for two residential properties in Mendota
MENDOTA- The City of Mendota agreed to sell two residential properties by sealed bid Monday night. The city council voted to accept the bids for 1402 Lincoln Ave from Silvia Varela for $2000 and from Marilyn Hensley
Marquis Energy to become carbon neutral
HENNEPIN – The largest dry-mill ethanol facility in the United States will now be the world’s first carbon neutral industrial park as well. Marquis Energy in Hennepin announced a plan to begin on-site carbon injection, a process
Hunters urged to watch for ticks
OTTAWA — As hunting season opens, the Illinois Department of Public Health wants to remind hunters to take precautions against tick bites to prevent contracting diseases they may carry, like Lyme disease. Ticks carry Lyme and other
Livingston County Health Department hosts tire collection to reduce mosquito breeding
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department will be assisting in the collection of unused tires in an effort to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. According to Environmental Health Director, Donnie Simmons, loose tires are notorious
OSF PromptCare in Princeton moves
PRINCETON – OSF PromptCare in Princeton has moved to another building and undergone a name change. The new location will be across the street from OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center. The new facility also has a
More than 90% of LaSalle County 2021 COVID-19 deaths were unvaccinated
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department reported last week that only 10 individuals who were considered fully vaccinated have died from COVID-19 in 2021. With only 110 deaths reported so far this year, that means over
New adult scholarship announced at IVCC
OGLESBY – Larry and Christine Huffman of Peru recently created an Illinois Valley Community College scholarship for adults 25 and older. Up to five recipients will be awarded $1,000 annually beginning in fall 2022. The Huffman’s “Helping
Livingston County Health Department announces tire collection effort
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department will be assisting in the collection of unused tires in an effort to reduce mosquito breeding grounds by providing a means of environmentally safe tire disposal. Tires are breeding grounds
Illinois State Fire Marshal to inspect haunted houses
SPRINGFIELD – The state wants to make sure haunted houses are safe for visitors and ghouls and goblins. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and local agencies will be making sure haunted houses across
Illinois State Museum temporarily closes archaeology exhibits at Dickson Mounds
LEWISTOWN – The Illinois State Museum announced the temporary closure of its second-floor archaeology exhibitions at its Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown as part of a planned tribal consultation process. All other attractions will remain open to