Man Dies Early Sunday at Starved Rock
UTICA – A man has died after falling behind Starved Rock Lodge early Sunday morning. According to Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown they, along with Oglesby and Wallace fire assisted in the recovery of the man whose
Sloan Appointed to IVCC Foundation Board
OGLESBY Julie Sloan of La Salle was appointed to the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation board by President Susan Schmitt at Monday’s annual meeting. Sloan, executive director of Illinois Valley United Way since 2010, will fill the
IVCH Auxiliary Awards Eight Health Careers Scholarships
PERU – The Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary awarded scholarships totaling $9,000 to eight students who are pursuing college degrees in healthcare-related fields. All of the recipients are either IVCH employees or family members of IVCH employees.
Peru Man Record Blood Donor
PERU – A retired math professor from Peru has given 25 gallons of blood over his entire lifetime. According to the American Red Cross, Larry McKee began donating when he was a freshman at Bradley University in
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding USDA’s MFP 2.0 Relief Strategy
BLOOMINGTON – The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the USDA’s announcement of Market Facilitation Program 2.0 payment schedule and county rate details. “We are very appreciative of the Administration and
OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center names center Chief Medical Officer
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center is pleased to announce Leonardo Lopez, MD has been named the chief medical officer for OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. In this role, Dr. Lopez will be accountable
Fatal crash in Will County
WILL COUNTY – A five vehicle crash in Will County killed a driver and serious injured another on Thursday. According to the Illinois State Police, a truck tractor semi-trailer was traveling on I-55 northbound south of
Park Shelter Damaged in Mendota
MENDOTA – A park shelter was damaged in Mendota on Friday by a small fire. Around 3:45 PM a Conservation Police Officer was patrolling Lake Kakusha and noticed smoke coming from one corner of the shelter.
IDNR Announces Off-Highway Vehicle Grant to Marseilles site
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the award of a $653,500 grant for acquisition of land that will allow for public access to off-highway vehicle recreation. Grant funds awarded to James W. Lowry,
Roadwork begins Monday for I-80 north of LaSalle
LASALLE – Road work will begin on I-80 near the Little Vermillion River north of LaSalle on Monday. Work consists of the construction of a cross-over and shoulder work. This is a preliminary project in