Angela Bosi Receives 2018 Greening Scholarship
OGLESBY – Angela Bosi of Peru is the 2018 winner of the Carol Greening Memorial Nursing Scholarship administered by the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Foundation. Greening was an IVCH nurse manager who died in 2000. The scholarship
Rainfall Affects Crops in Lasalle County
OTTAWA – In the past few weeks Lasalle County has seen plenty of rain and with some areas that have experienced flooding, more damage will be seen for crops. According to President of the Lasalle County
Body Found Near Utica; Death Not Suspicious
UTICA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner are investigating a person found deceased at a business near Utica. According to the Sheriff’s Department, around 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning they were called to the
Rising Waters Flood River Parks
OTTAWA – Recent rainfall this past week has caused area parks to flood. Starved Rock State Park closed the boat launch and lower parking areas, but advised visitors that the upper lots and the south entrance off
Rising Waters Flood River Parks
OTTAWA – Recent rainfall this past week has caused area parks to flood. Starved Rock State Park closed the boat launch and lower parking areas, but advised visitors that the upper lots and the south entrance
Gypsy Moth Treatments Begin Next Week
OTTAWA – The US Forest Service have announced that areas will be treated for Gypsy Moths next week, weather permitting. They will be using a pheromone to disrupt the mating cycle, deterring males from mating with female
Dixon Police Department’s K9 Receives Body Armor
DIXON – The Dixon Police Department’s K9 Hery has received a bullet and stab proof vest as a donation from, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by The Marshall Family of Dixon, IL and
Peru Opens Splash Field
PERU – The City of Peru will hit it out of the ballpark this summer with their grand opening of Splash Field on Monday. Splash Field’s name was acquired from the donation of Toronto Blue Jay’s pitcher
Paw Paw School Board Talks Deactivation
PAW PAW – A joint School Board Meeting was held at Paw Paw High School to discuss the deactivation of Paw Paw High and merging with Indian Creek High School. A presentation was given at the Paw
Record Setting Travel Day Possible for Fourth
CHICAGO – Americans are expected to break travel records this Independence Day, according to the American Automobile Association. Nearly 47 million Americans will travel over 50 miles away from home the highest numbers in 18 years. In