Family donates $50,000 to Ag Complex Campaign

Barbara Davis of Sugar Grove recently made a $50,000 donation to Illinois Valley Community College’s agriculture complex capital campaign to memorialize her family’s farming history. The donation, announced at Thursday’s board meeting, was made in memory of

IVCC Helps Del Monte Workers With Resumes

OGLESBY- Illinois Valley Community College offered assistance to those who will be unemployed soon in Mendota.   IVCC personnel recently conducted a cover letter and resume writing workshop for 15 Del Monte employees. It was announced in

First freeze of the season coming our way

OTTAWA – The first frost of the season is touching down in North Central Illinois overnight. A freeze warning is in effect  beginning at 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday for LaSalle County, which includes Ottawa, Streator,

Special 50th anniversary perks at 2019 Burgoo Festival

UTICA – The 2019 LaSalle County Burgoo Festival celebrates their 50th anniversary this weekend. The fall festival is one of Illinois’ largest and longest running, since 1969. This year, the Utica Village street party will feature some special

Colder Temperatures to Blast Area

OTTAWA – Colder weather is on the way as we make our way through fall.  The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for late tonight into Saturday morning for much of North Central Illinois.   Low

Auditor Question Heads to County Ballot

OTTAWA – LaSalle County board members voted in favor of a referendum regarding eliminating the county auditor’s office in the November 2020 election. Although some felt eliminating the auditor’s office would do little to save on funds,

Olivero Honored by IVCC

OGLESBY- The Illinois Valley Community College board Thursday honored former 10-year trustee Melissa Olivero of Peru for her leadership and service to the college. Olivero, who resigned in July, was elected to six-year terms in April 2009

Fall is here, so watch for deer!

SPRINGFIELD –  The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to be vigilant during deer mating season as the animals become more active, especially in the early morning and evening hours.