IDOT seeks seasonal workers for winter program
OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation is offering seasonal work for its winter highway clearing program. Temporary positions include full time and on call positions to perform street work like spreading salt and plowing snow.
Sunday morning house fire in Ottawa, “could have been worse”
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s Fire Chief commended a homeowner in evacuating their family during a house fire on Howard Street, Sunday morning. Fire Chief Andrew Borkowski says it could have been a lot worse. Firefighters were called
Pedestrian Killed along I-39 in Lee County
ROCHELLE – An Aurora man is dead after being struck by a vehicle along I-39 in rural Lee County. The Illinois State Police say that just after midnight Monday a Mendota woman was traveling southbound in an
Soil Cleanup Continuing at Elementary School
LASALLE – The Environmental Protection Agency’s cleanup is nearing its end at Northwest Elementary School in LaSalle, but mother nature continues to hold things off. According to Superintendent Brian DiBernardi, the recent rainfall has postponed bringing in
Sen. Rezin encourages constituents to submit stories of veterans to be showcased at Illinois Capitol
SPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day approaches, and we look for ways to honor Illinois veterans and tell their incredible stories, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is asking constituents to submit a photo and tribute to a
OSF HealthCare gives back to Shepherd Middle School athletic program
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare donated $1,500 to Shepherd Middle School athletic programs. This donation is a result of the sports physical fundraiser that took place at the school on July 25. “This was our first
Calling all bikers: Canal Corridor Association debuts new bike station
LASALLE – Bicycle enthusiasts can explore around LaSalle with the new I&M Canal Bike Share Program. On Friday, the Canal Corridor Association hosted a ribbon cutting at the I & M Canal’s Visitor’s Center in Downtown LaSalle
Damage to parks in Streator
STREATOR – Damage to parks in Streator was reported overnight. According to the Streator Police Department, at sometime overnight, an unknown suspect damaged a light on the Plumb Pavilion. Damage to ceiling panels on the park
Local fire departments recipients of grant from Illinois American Water
STREATOR – Five local fire departments were included in the 90 Illinois departments that will share over $88,000 through a grant by Illinois American Water. Recipients of the grant include, Streator Fire Department, Long Point Community Volunteer
Body Shop Fire Thursday in Streator
STREATOR – A quick response to a call for a fire Thursday evening in Streator helped limit damage to a body shop. According to the Streator Fire Department they were called around 8 PM to the 700