Leland Teacher Wins State History Award
LELAND – A teacher with Leland school has been selected to receive an honor for his contributions in the classroom. History teacher Jim Spring was chosen as the Illinois state winner of the Daughters of the American
One dead after rural DeKalb county crash
SOMONAUK – A Florida man is dead after a single vehicle crash in southern DeKalb county. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Dylan Wesolowski of Oswego was traveling north on Somonauk Road just south of
IVCH announces first 2020 baby
PERU – The first baby of 2020 born at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru was announced. A baby boy was born January 3rd to Eva Gabriela Escatel of Spring Valley. Damian Rodriquez is the second child
Driver Dies in Peru Bridge Crash
PERU – A driver of a dump truck is dead after his truck struck a bridge overpass Friday night. According to Peru Police, they were called to the scene at Route 251 and Route 6 around 4:30
New IVCC course approved by local manufacturer
STREATOR – Illinois Valley Community College is now offering a class that will enhance the chances of being hired by local manufacturers. The fabrication class has been approved by Vactor Manufacturing one of Streator’s biggest employers. The
American Kennel Club welcomes two new breeds
UNDATED – The American Kennel Club rang in the new year with two new breeds. The world’s largest purebred dog registry announced that the Barbet and the Dogo Argentino will receive full recognition and become eligible
Aurora man charged after injuring sleeping man with celebratory gunfire
AURORA – An Aurora man has been arrested after he allegedly fired a gun to celebrate the new year holiday, striking a sleeping man blocks away. The Aurora Police Department say that 48-year-old Miguel Reyes admitted to
Burglary investigation in Dekalb
SYCAMORE – The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged burglary where the suspect claimed he worked for Com Ed. According to authorities, on Thursday afternoon, a male, possibly in his 50’s, who claimed to work
Alleged gang member faces 16 years for shooting at Aurora Police
AURORA – An alleged Aurora gang member faces up to 16 years in prison for shooting at police. According to the Kane County States Attorney’s Office, on Thursday 24-year-old Jorge L. Guzman agreed to a sentence of
Farm Legacy Seminars underway to aid next generation
UNDATED – The National Institute of Food and Agriculture says 70% of U.S. farmland is likely to change hands during the next two decades, but many family operations do not have a next generation skilled-in or willing to