Portion of Wenzel Road to close for construction for a few months
PERU – Wenzel Road will be closed beginning Wednesday for a few months to accomodate construction improvements. The road, also known as 24th Street, will be closed from Chartres Street in La Salle to the east of
Explore IVCC event to be held Wednesday
OGLESBY – Students considering enrolling in Illinois Valley Community College fall or summer classes are strongly encouraged to attend the “Explore IVCC” event from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday. The free event for students and parents
Two new Mendota full-time police officers sworn in
MENDOTA – Two new members of the Mendota Police Department were sworn in Monday night. Ofc. Brian Ehlart and Ofc. Austin O’Sadnick took the oath from Police and Fire Chairman Dave McNally in a packed council chambers
IVCC to celebrate National Agriculture Day Tuesday
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Ag Club will join the Bureau County Farm Bureau in celebrating National Agriculture Day Tuesday. Club members will wear IVCC ag gear and attend a free viewing of the movie “Rancher,
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event coming to Ottawa
OTTAWA – A household hazardous waste collection event will be coming to Ottawa. The LaSalle County Government Center will host the event on May 21st. You will be able to dispose of many solvents, chemicals and other
Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes March as Ladder Safety Month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is joining the American Ladder Institute in its national initiative acknowledging ladder safety at home and at work. The American Ladder Institute promotes the
The LaSalle County Bar Association taking applications for scholarships
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Bar Association will be sponsoring two $500 scholarships for high school graduates. Applications can be obtained on the LaSalle County Bar Association website, lasallecountybar.org, and must be submitted by April 18th. A
Chestnut Street Closure planned Saturday in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Utility line disconnection and other work will cause a street in Ottawa to be closed Saturday in Ottawa. The city announced that the 800 Block of Chestnut Street between Jefferson and Jackson will be closed
Governor Pritzker launches initiative to improve behavioral health services for children
CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker announced the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative to evaluate and redesign the delivery of behavioral health services for children and adolescents in the State of Illinois. The Governor tasked the Initiative with building
Fundamentals of Fabrication class being offered at IVCC
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will be offering a Fundamentals of Fabrication class. It will be held 6 to 9 PM Thursdays, March 31 to May 5 at Illinois Valley Community College and Streator High School.