Hydrant flushing in Peru extended through Friday
PERU – The hydrant flushing in Peru originally scheduled April 25th through May 4th is being extended through Friday, May 6th. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any
Spring Valley awarded safe routes to school grant
SPRING VALLEY – The City of Spring Valley was awarded a safe route to school grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The approved project includes a new sidewalk for children in the community to reach school
ComEd Customers to get carbon mitigation credit
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission announced that Commonwealth Edison has submitted a filing indicating that for the June 2022 – May 2023 delivery year, it will provide a credit to all of its delivery customers equal
IVCC names McCormack Scholars
From left – Ryan Gochanour, Hope Beelman, Andrew Gochanour, Emily Schaibley and Paige Blackburn PHOTO IVCC OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has named five Thomas J. McCormack Scholars this spring. The McCormack award is IVCC’s highest
IVCC Wind Ensemble to present concert Thursday
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College’s Wind Ensemble will offer a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. The performance will likely include the music of Morton
Car seat safety check coming to Peru
PERU – A car seat safety check is coming to Peru on Saturday. The Peru Police Department will be hosting the event at their headquarters on North Peoria Street from 9 AM to Noon. Parents and caregivers
Mendota Police DART virtual reality training approved by state
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department will be handling the training of new officers on many certifications in-house. The new DART virtual reality simulation training system that they acquired earlier in the year is now certified as
Voting has begun for new IVCC eagle mascot
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is hosting a community-wide vote for an updated eagle mascot logo this week. Voting for the new eagle design ends Friday on IVCC’s social media accounts. Followers will be choosing between
Ottawa Chamber pulls plug on Farmers market for 2022
OTTAWA – There will be no Farmers Market in Ottawa this year. The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce made the announcement on Monday. They say that due to a lack of vendors, they have decided to cancel
Mendota Police warn of Google Voice scam
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police are warning of another way scammers can separate you from your money or personal information. In a social media post, they describe how a scammer will call you asking you to verify