Surviving the Holidays Seminar
“Surviving the Holidays” is a seminar series through GriefShare for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. Participants will learn how to deal with the many changes, tips for surviving social events, and how to discover
Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address infant deaths
CHICAGO —The recently launched Illinois Safe Sleep Support program, led by 12 government and community agencies, aims to address sudden unexpected infant death, one of the leading causes of infant mortality. They will focus on outreach and
Armed suspect shot by police in Whiteside County declared brain dead
MORRISON – The Illinois State Police have announced that the suspect that was shot by police last Friday in Whiteside County has been declared brain dead. They claim they were executing a search warrant in the 600
Officials warn the public about fire safety during Halloween
SPRINGFIELD – Fall and Halloween decorations can add an increased fire danger to your home if you don’t keep fire safety in mind. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 9,200 fires were reported to
Road closing in Meridan Township
MERIDAN – A bridge on East 6th Road in Meridan Township will be closed for repairs beginning Wednesday. The bridge is located between County Highway 12 (North 46th Road) and North 4753rd Road. The work is expected
Starved Rock waterfall to be featured on postage stamp in 2023
UTICA – One of the attractions at Starved Rock State Park will be honored with a postage stamp in 2023. The United States Postal Service announced that LaSalle Canyon will be one of 12 waterfalls across the
Illinois EPA Announces opportunity for lead water line identification program
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a new funding opportunity to assist communities in meeting the requirements for the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The program will offer grants to local government units
IVCIL Streator Office Hours
The IVCIL Streator Office is a open every Tuesday from 10am until 2pm at OSF Center for Health at 111 Spring Street. The IVCIL Streator office is an ITAC Amplified Phone testing center. The office also has
Retired cop caught dealing drugs in school parking lot in Maine
A 55-year-old man in Maine retired in January 2021 from the police force after serving 25 years in law enforcement. Six days after his retirement he was arrested for dealing drugs in a high school parking lot
Bowling for the Cure raises $23,000 for Cops4Cancer
PERU – The Illinois Valley Super Bowl held their annual Bowling for the Cure Saturday. For the first time in years, the response was so high that they had to hold two sessions of the event. This