Two women assaulted at I-80 rest area
JOLIET – Two women were assaulted at a rest area along I-80 on Friday and a suspect is in custody. The Illinois State Police say they were called in the early morning hours to the I-80 westbound
Saint Bede dedicates baseball announcer booth to former student
PERU – The Public Address Announcer Booth at Saint Bede Academy has been dedicated to the memory of a former student. On Saturday a ceremony was held honoring the late Evan Knoblauch. The 2017 graduate was a
Grand Ridge Police seek tips regarding criminal damage to property
GRAND RIDGE – Three different vehicles were damaged over the last week in Grand Ridge, and authorities are asking for help to identify who may be responsible. The Grand Ridge Police say they have received reports
Car seat safety check coming to Peru
PERU – A car seat safety check is coming to Peru on Tuesday afternoon. The Peru Police Department will be hosting the event at their headquarters on North Peoria Street from 3 to 5 PM. Parents and
Ladd awarded safe routes to school grant
LADD – The village of Ladd was awarded a safe route to school grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The approved project includes new and replacement sidewalks for children in the community to reach school safely.
City of Peru to begin hydrant flushing this week
PERU – The City of Peru will begin flushing hydrants this week. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any discoloration, you should let the water run until it
IVCC awards over $1 million to 1,775 students
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has awarded over $1 million to 1,775 students. They distributed over $1 million last week to more than 1,700 students who persisted in spring classes. Financial Aid director Eric Johnson
Marseilles honors dispatchers for life saving work
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Chief and the City Council honored men and women who acted to save the life of a resident last week. Dispatchers Stacy Fuentes, Jacqueline Boyer and Don Fransisco were able to respond
Audible route navigation app, tamp plate win annual IDOT contest
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation have announced a new app that provides audible route navigation for oversize and overweight loads. The IDOT Central Office’s Bureau of Operations won a top prize in the annual Innovative
Rotary to give 2000 books to new parents in Illinois
PERU – The Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary, along with the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition, will be providing 2,000 books to be distributed by area pediatricians. The new books will be for families when they visit the