New bison coming to Buffalo Rock State Park
OTTAWA – Buffalo Rock State Park could be getting a friend for Pebbles the bison this week. After Pebbles mother Holly was euthanized due to a serious illness in September, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Census training in Morris Wednesday
MORRIS – The North Central Illinois Council of Governments will hold a free regional Census Complete Count training for community groups and local governments this week in Morris. Training from the Chicago Census Bureau will be this
Body found in Illinois River
UTICA – Police say a body was discovered in the Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday. According to Conservation Police Sergeant Phillip Wire, kayakers reported what they discovered to be a body near Hidden
3 Rescued After Mishap on Illinois River
SPRING VALLEY – The three hunters who were rescued were cold but ok after their boat capsized Saturday on the Illinois River near Spring Valley. According to Fire Chief Todd Bogatitus no injuries were reported.
Local state parks celebrate National Bison Day this weekend
UNDATED – In honor of National Bison Day, state parks and the I&M Canal Corridor Association are hosting events this weekend. Starved Rock and Mathiessien State Park are hosting a Bison Crawl this Saturday from 10 a.m.
Salvation Army Christmas assistance apps now available
STREATOR – Streator Salvation Army’s annual applications for Christmas assistance begins Friday. Director Judy Booze says applications will be accepted up to the 27th, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Booze says if those times
Dekalb Sheriffs respond to nearly 40 traffic incidents
DEKALB – As of 1 p.m. Thursday, Dekalb County Sheriff’s have responded to nearly 40 traffic incidents. According to a weather related press release, sheriff’s say there were 27 reports of drivers in ditches, eight vehicle
Keep your outdoor pets warm with tips from Streator Animal Control
STREATOR – Streator residents will have the opportunity to dispose of their unneeded medication this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday a drive-thru disposal will be available at City Park located on the
Medicine clean out in Streator this weekend
STREATOR – Streator residents will have the opportunity to dispose of their unneeded medication this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday a drive-thru disposal will be available at City Park located on the