OSF King Care-A-Van schedules stop in Earlville
MENDOTA – The OSF King Care-A-Van, a mobile health center will at Dodge Park in downtown Earlville, IL, on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. Dietitian Molly Pyszka will be demonstrating how to make healthy
Shots Fired Early Sunday in Mendota
MENDOTA- Shots were fired at an incident in downtown Mendota Sunday morning. According to Mendota police around 2:20 AM they were called to the 700 block of Jefferson St for a report of shots fired.
2019 Pyszka Nursing Scholarship Awarded to Peru Resident
OGLESBY – Abby Coutre of Peru is the recipient of the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Foundation’s 2019 Debbie Pyszka Memorial Nursing Scholarship, an award established by the family of the late Debbie Pyszka, an IVCH nurse who
Abby Coutre Wins 2019 Heflebower Nursing Scholarship
Abby Coutre, an Illinois Valley Community College nursing student who was inspired by her grandmother to become a nurse, is the 2019 winner of the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Foundation’s Dolores “Dee” Heflebower Memorial Nursing Scholarship,
Reddick Mansion hosts restoration tour this weekend
OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting a restoration open house this weekend. On Saturday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. the public will have the opportunity to meet contractors to learn more about the restorations and
Here’s a look at Lee County’s new jail facility
DIXON – Lee County officials and contracts opened the doors to a brand new jail facility to show members of the media what they’ve been working on since August of last year. Superintendant Jack Skrogstand and Sheriff
Rail Facility Accident Takes Life of 19-year-old in Aurora
AURORA – A 19-year-old man is dead after becoming trapped under wood panels at a rail facility in Aurora on Thursday. According to the Aurora Police Department they were called around 9:30 AM along with the Aurora
Thornton Park designs include splash pad and preserving classics
OTTAWA – Concept designs that Ottawa residents took part in developing for Thornton Park features amenities both young and old can appreciate. Last week residents got to survey various idea boards for Thornton Park as well as
Parts of Streator under boil order, residents asked to conserve water
Streator Water Tower – Studstill Media Photo STREATOR – Illinois American Water customers in the Streator District are being directed to conserve water immediately. According to the utility company, it is advised to restrict all non-essential water use
Algae build up and aerators cause problems for Spring Valley’s wastewater treatment plant
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s wastewater treatment pond is developing algae. City Engineer Mike Richetta says the aerator mechanisms that would prevent the bloom are not in working order. Superintendent Jeff Norton sent a letter to the company,