‘Gift of Hope’ makes presentation to county board

OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board Chairman Jim Olson declared April Organ and Tissue Month after a presentation by Gina Martin of Gift of Hope. She explained to the board how many individuals are currently waiting for organ

Thornton Park Project begins this summer

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa’s Thornton Park project is slated to begin this summer. The master plan for the park includes upgrades like a splash pad and remodeling the tennis and pickleball courts. Recently, the city

Lee County Farm Service Agency Director retiring

AMBOY – The Lee County Farm Service Agency Director is retiring. Jerry Quiton announced that March 27th will be his last day at the Amboy FSA office. Quiton began with FSA under the 1980 Farm Bill. Quiton

Seneca women taken via Life Flight after rollover Sunday

OTTAWA – A Seneca woman was transported by Life Flight after a rollover crash on Sunday in Manlius Township. According to LaSalle County Deputies, around 7 p.m., 41-year-old Tina Cloud of Seneca was traveling westbound on North

LaMoille man killed in Friday crash

LAMOILLE – A 29-year-old man from LaMoille was killed Friday morning in a rural single vehicle crash.  According to Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff, Charles Rowe was pronounced dead at the scene east of LaMoille on US

Ag Equipment Donated to IVCC

OGLESBY – The latest in agriculture technology was provided to students at Illinois Valley Community College thanks to a donation from a Bureau County company. Climate Fieldview and Nutrien donated $3,500 in precision ag equipment, including an

Two Men Arrested After Spring Valley Burglary

SPRING VALLEY – Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with a burglary on the 100 block of St. Paul Street in Spring Valley. Terrence M. Daniels, 19, and James D. Woodfolk, 20, of Peoria were charged