IVAC to Launch Community Leadership Academy
PERU – The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the first ever Illinois Valley Community Leadership Academy. Participants will get introductions to community leaders, behind the scenes tours and interactions
Red Cross seeking blood donors to combat critical shortage
STREATOR – The American Red Cross is looking for dedicated blood donors to step up and come to a blood drive today in Streator. Interested donors should visit the Streator Park Place Conference Center at 406 Hickory
ICC authorizes highway-rail crossing safety improvements for Bureau, LaSalle, and Putnam Counties
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved spending a portion of the $3.1 million in Grade Crossing Protection Funds to help pay for the installation of automatic warning devices at a number of crossings in Bureau,
July is extreme heat safety month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of heat cramps, heat illness,
July is the peak month for fires related to grilling
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe grilling habits this summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire
Putnam County taking feedback for internet access with broadband survey
HENNEPIN – Putnam County residents are being asked to take part in a survey about their internet use and connectivity. Putnam County is working with Ogle, Boone, and Lee county organizations to gather information for the Accelerate
$550,000 appropriation provides FFA dues for ag education students statewide
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that Future Farmers of America dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall. The $550,000 appropriation is spearheaded by State
Heavy rains dampen some holiday plans
PRINCETON – A deluge of rain on Independence Day may have spoiled some holiday plans, but most area fireworks displays were held Monday night as scheduled. The National Weather Service reports some areas of Bureau County received
Illinois EPA awards $30,000 to Grand Ridge and Dana for wastewater improvements
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have announced grant awards totaling $515,500 in funding to assist unsewered communities lacking wastewater collection and treatment systems. In 2020, Illinois EPA committed to making up to $1 million available
Two retire from LaSalle County Board of Health
OTTAWA – Last month, the LaSalle County Health Department announced two of their Board of Health members are retiring. William Johnson is retiring from the Board of Health after 23 years of service. Mr. Johnson joined