Perry Memorial Hospital officially dedicated OSF Saint Clare
OSF Saint Clare Medical Center became the 15th OSF HealthCare hospital in the Peoria-based integrated health system on July 1. A 25-bed critical access facility, it is one of Bureau County’s largest employers. Beginning this fall,
Streator student selected for IVCC and GRAINCO FS internship
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s GRAINCO FS “Earn and Learn” program announced Albert Gutierrez of Streator as its first internship recipient. Gutierrez is the son of Jose and Josefina Gutierrez and the fifth of six
Florida Man Tries To Pay For College By Burglarizing Homes
Florida man is just trying to get an education. Breaking into and burglarizing homes in his neighborhood seemed like a great idea at the time. Last week, 18-year-old Rafael Woloski was arrested after breaking into and
Teenager Named Alexa Legally Changed Her Name and Moved Schools After Constant Bullying
The mother of the teenager who recently had to change her name said that her daughter is in a much better place now and has had to cut off her friends and move to be given a
Forestry staff abused by campers who ‘kicked ducks and axed trees’
“We have a huge number of staff on site this year to help visitors who might not have visited the area before understand what ‘responsible access’ means.”
‘This is like a prison camp’: Parents blast strict school rules
The guidelines inform students that they are ‘extremely fortunate to be in a school that is very popular’ and must walk around the school only in single file or pairs.
Be mindful to vets, pets and children with special needs this Fourth of July
UNDATED – As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, many with fireworks, it’s important to be mindful of our military veterans, children with special needs, and even our pets. The Department of Veterans Affairs states
McNabb student ‘dual’ graduates from High School and IVCC
OGLESBY – Abigail Thompson of McNabb, daughter of Sarah Morgensen and David Thompson, earned her associate’s in arts from Illinois Valley Community College May 22 while also receiving her high school diploma from Putnam County High
Morris Police warn of con-artists possibly scamming after industrial fire
MORRIS – The Morris Police Department are warning residents that con-artists may attempt to swindle those who have experienced hardships during the evacuation from the battery warehouse fire. They say there may be vendors traveling door
No injuries in Ottawa house fire, cat unaccounted for
OTTAWA – No injuries were reported in a structure fire that occurred on Thursday night in Ottawa. According to Deputy Chief Brian Bressner, the Ottawa Fire Department was called just before 7 p.m. for a