IVCC Commencement Video goes viral
OGLESBY – Since the May 22 premiere of Illinois Valley Community College’s Commencement video, keynote speaker Dr. Promise (PK) Yong has been busy responding to phone calls and more than 200 messages and testimonies
Illinois officials seek public comment on rail use
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment and offer suggestions on a new study assessing the state’s rail system. Comments will be collected through mid-June at the website illinoisrailneeds.org. The information
IV leads establishes new scholarship
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Leads Group has established a scholarship with the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation to support adult students age 22-to-40. The annual IV Leads Young Professionals Scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books and related
Hardy wins IVCC’s Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service
OGLESBY – Tina Hardy of LaSalle is the 2021 winner of Illinois Valley Community College’s Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service. Hardy is the Disability Services Coordinator and was nominated by Peggy Schneider, administrative
Looking back – 11 years after Streator Tornado
STREATOR – It has been eleven years since 17 people were injured and over 100 buildings damaged in Streator after a tornado struck the city around 9 PM on June 5th 2010. The supercell thunderstorms spawned
Area COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students have appointments available
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has partnered with area high schools to hold COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics this summer across North Central Illinois to vaccinate students 12 years of age and older. The Health Department encourages parents
Streator Farmer’s Market begins this weekend
STREATOR – Streator Farmer’s Market at City Park starts this Saturday. The annual local produce market will run through October from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Market manager and organizer Shaun Moran says this year
11-Year-Old Pianist Wears Alligator Costume To Perform For Lemurs
Seenlada Supat has been performing weekly concerts at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, southeast of Bangkok, to keep the animals company while visitation is low because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
17-Year-Old Girl Fights A Bear to Protect Her Dogs
The unwelcome visitor didn’t expect the teen to put up a fight.
Bring your dancing shoes! Jammin’ at the Clock strikes tonight
STREATOR – Jammin’ at the Clock’s musical extravaganza countdown begins as the first act of the season takes the stage tonight in Streator. Quentin Flagg, a local favorite will kick off the season at 6