NCI ARTworks to open exhibit Friday featuring illustrators
PERU – NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception and month-long exhibit of the work of three area professional illustrators Friday. The event will be held from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the NCI Artworks
IVCC to host G.I.T. Improv group March 17th
OGLESBY, IL — The Illinois Valley Community College Theatre Department and SPAMO (Students of Performing Arts and Music Organization) will present the professional comedy group, G.I.T. Improv (formerly “Guys In Ties”) at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17th
Fire destroys garage in Depue
DEPUE – A garage was destroyed and two homes slightly damaged after a mid-day fire in Depue. Authorities say they were called to the 1300 block of Grant Street around noon for the fire, which caused some
Oglesby Candidate Forum planned for this evening
OGLESBY – The Oglesby Public Library District will host a Mayoral and Commissioner Candidate Forum tonight at the library. The three mayoral candidates and five commissioner candidates will have time to present reasons to the public
IVCC hosts Illinois Valley Building Trades Career Fair
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College hosted the Illinois Valley Building Trades Career Fair for local high schools on Tuesday. About 350 students from across North Central Illinois experienced what trades are available to them in
March is severe weather preparedness month in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should be prepared for tornadoes and severe weather. March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and a good time to plan ahead, especially in Illinois. The state ranks
Man on a flight from LA to Boston goes on rampage
On a flight from L.A. to Boston Sunday a man was recorded by a passenger starting a rant stating that there would be a “blood bath” and taunting the Homeland Security, asking where they were on the
10 influential women that history forgot
American history is fascinating and filled with some amazing women who have done important things for our country. However, many of these women have gone through history forgotten. Ingrid Koser, invented the pizza bag Anita Corsini, married
Former Peru Police Chief passes away
PERU – The Peru Police Department announced that a former chief has passed away. Police Chief Glenn Fredrickson died on Sunday at the age of 95. He was with the department from 1997 to 2006. During his
Ground-breaking held for new L-P sports complex
LASALLE-PERU – The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Sports Complex will be growing over the next few months. A ground-breaking was held yesterday afternoon at the facility on Chartes Street to kick off the $9.5 million project. New