Oglesby man creates IVCC scholarship for art and theatre students
OGLESBY – Glen Gerrard of Oglesby has created Illinois Valley Community College Foundation scholarships for students who display exceptional talent in art and theatre. An artist, actor and set designer, Gerrard appeared in and worked behind the
LP Wrestler Connor Lorden takes 2nd in state tournament
LASALLE-PERU — LP senior Connor Lorden placed second in the state wrestling match for the 220 pound bracket. He finishes his senior year with two Conference Championships, four Regional Championships, a three time State Qualifier, as well
LP Lady Cavs take home sixth in state
LASALLE-PERU — The LP Lady Cavs bowling team is coming home the sixth place team in the state. They competed in the state tournament at the Cherry Valley Bowling Alley in Rockford. With 60 games under
Chicago apartment building proclaimed disaster by Pritzker after fire
CHICAGO – The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for the Harper Square Cooperative Apartment building in Chicago which was devastated by a fire on January 25th. This disaster declaration by Governor J.B.
Lady Cavs Bowling team moves on to second day of state
LASALLE-PERU — The Lady Cavs Bowling team moved on to day two of the state competition as a team placing sixth after six games of play with a total pinfall of 5,699. The team will bowl again
LP’s Connor Lorden moves on to state championship wrestling match
LASALLE-PERU — Senior Connor Lorden won his semifinal match last night 11-4 to advance to the state championship in the 220 pounds bracket. He will wrestle again tonight. The Grand March begins at 5:30 PM and finals
Wenona man continues support of IVCC ag program
OGLESBY – A Wenona man has made his second donation to the Illinois Valley Community College agriculture program. Daryle Wragge gave $1,000, his second donation, at the IVCC Agriculture and Job Internship Fair in January. That
OSF HealthCare hosts blood drive in Streator
STREATOR – OSF Center for Health in Streator will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife on Thursday, February 23, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Community Education space. ImpactLife is the only provider
Anniversary of Pluto Discovery on this date in 1930
STREATOR – Today is the anniversary of the discovery of Pluto by a man born in Streator. It was February 18th, 1930 photographic evidence of Pluto was discovered by Clyde W. Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff,
Wyanet man facing felony charges after authorities search home
WYANET – A Wyanet man is facing felony charges for unlawful use of a credit card and theft over $500 after a search of his home by authorities on Thursday. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office say