Softball fumble
TEXAS – A softball player in Texas tried to run home and the catcher was guarding the plate with ball in hand. The player ran around the catcher, but couldn’t get to the plate. She distracted the
Studstill Media Home, Lawn, and Lifestyle Show returns to Peru Mall
PERU – The Studstill Media Home, Lawn, and Lifestyle Show returns to Peru Mall this Saturday. Businesses and organizations from across North Central Illinois will be taking part in the event inside Peru Mall starting at 11
LaSalle Dance Center makes donation to IV Pads Shelter
LASALLE – A dance school in LaSalle gathered donations last week for the Illinois Valley Pads Shelter. Over $1600 in gift cards and monetary donations were gathered by the students. Shannon Argubright, owner of Dance Center LaSalle
Illinois Emergency Management Agency announces grants for 116 non-profit organizations for security
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced $20 million in grants have been awarded to 116 non-profit organizations across the state through the 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The funding will be used to help
Top 10 spring activities
Spring has sprung and it’s time to get back outdoors. What are your favorite outdoor activities now that the temps are getting warmer? Go for a hike at one of the local parks Play catch Jump in
World Tuberculosis Day raises awareness of the disease that still kills millions
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has announced that World TB Day is Friday. This is the 141st anniversary of Robert Koch’s discovery of the TB bacillus. When he announced his discovery in 1882 in
Free diabetic care program to be held in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A free one-hour diabetic program will be coming to Ottawa on Tuesday. OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will host Anne Lauterjung, a certified diabetes care and education specialist at noon at OSF HealthCare
Illinois EPA Announces Ottawa 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim has announced an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste one-day collection in Ottawa. Each year, Illinois EPA provides residents with free events to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announce $175 million in available grants
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced $175 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business program. The latest American Rescue Plan Act-funded opportunity is designed to provide additional
IVCC to offer events for Women’s History Month
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will present free Women’s History Month events in March under the theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” At noon on Monday Heather Steele, IVCC and Safe Journey’s Prevention Educator