Five new coronavirus deaths in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – Five LaSalle County residents have died as a result of COVID-19 since August 13th. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, two men in their 80’s and three women in their 90’s are the most
Jesse White Announces Employees Show Vaccination Status or Submit to COVID-19 Testing
SPRINGFIELD – Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that beginning Sept. 1, Secretary of State employees who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be required to submit to
Two killed in head-on Grundy County Crash
MORRIS – Two people are dead after a head-on crash in Grundy County on Friday. Authorities say around 1 PM a vehicle driven southbound by 75-year-old Sandra L. Viola of Arlington Heights for unknown reasons went
New scholarships available at IVCC
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College nursing alumnus Kathleen Koscielski and her family have created the Koscielski Mertel Family Scholarship in memory of Ed Koscielski and Melvin and Arlene Mertel. The scholarship will recognize and reward students
Streator Overdose Awareness Walk this weekend
STREATOR – An overdose awareness walk will be this weekend in Streator. Folks are encouraged to walk in honor of loved ones lost to drug overdose, celebrate lives saved and offer hope to those still suffering.
IDPH Launches Online ‘Vax Verify’ System
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Vax Verify can be accessed at
City of Streator eyes property for a canoe launch
STREATOR – The city of Streator is pursuing property near the Vermillion River for a potential canoe launch. Approximately 11.7 acres of land located at the intersection of Oakley Avenue and the Vermillion River recently
Area counties see population drop in latest census figures
CHICAGO – Illinois has lost population over the past decade, and many people in area counties have moved elsewhere. According to the recently released 2020 data by the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois’ overall population had shrunk by
Illinois River no longer under “Do Not Eat” fish advisory
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that fish from the Illinois River are deemed edible for the first time since the 1970’s. An updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters, including
Reddick Mansion to host “Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa”
OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association is bringing back its “Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa” this Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Mansion. Hosted by RMA board member Steve Novario, the scavenger hunt will begin