Ottawa’s re-watered canal to be drained
OTTAWA – Experts are reporting that the algae and cattail growth in the re-watered canal section in Ottawa has worsened. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resource Fisheries Biologist, the algae and cattail growth
LIV Wellness Lounge to host block party in LaSalle
LASALLE – Businesses in the Illinois Valley are coming together to bring health and wellness to LaSalle. On July 31st LIV Wellness Lounge is teaming up with other local businesses like Starved Rock Yoga for the
Flash flooding strikes LaSalle and Grundy Counties
SENECA – An unusual torrential rain event Monday night dumped over six inches of rain over a portion of LaSalle and Grundy Counties. Seneca Fire & EMS received multiple calls for stranded motorists, and at least
COVID-19 cases uptick, one death reported in LaSalle County’s weekly update
COVID – Two COVID-19 deaths and a slight uptick in cases were reported this past week in LaSalle County. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the fatalities were females in their 70s and 80s. The
Community support and Habitat grant keeping Ladd build alive
LADD – The LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau County Habitat for Humanity is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel after their continued struggle with the pandemic economy. With the help of Habitat for
Cat from collapsed building in Surfside found alive, returned to family
A former Champlain Towers South resident visited The Kitty Campus on Friday and confirmed that the feline was hers, Vlasek said.
Thousands of fish dropped from plane to restock Utah lakes
Thousands can be dropped in a single flight into water that is inaccessible to other forms of transport.
Teen celebrating birthday chases home invasion suspect away with samurai sword
The man, later identified as Rodney Smith, is in the Montgomery County jail facing a preliminary charge of aggravated burglary.
Illinois Valley Community College Trustee David O. Mallery resigns
OGLESBY – David Mallery of Hennepin, a 16-year board member, made his resignation official at Thursday’s Illinois Valley Community College board meeting. Mallery, first elected in April 2005, said in his letter of resignation, “It
Blood drive coming to OSF Saint Paul Friday
MENDOTA – ImpactLife, formerly known as Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, will hold a blood drive from noon until 5:00 p.m., Friday in Conference Room C at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. Volunteer blood donors are