Firearm Deer Season Begins Friday

OTTAWA – The first weekend of firearm season for deer is coming, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources would like to remind hunters to be on the lookout for diseased animals. The split season begins this

124th Turkey Dinner & Bazaar * Shabbona

124th Turkey Dinner & Bazaar Thursday, November 16th Shabbona Untied Church of Christ Carryouts:  4 – 6pm  Dine In:  4:30 – 7pm Buffet style dining featuring delicious roast turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied carrots,

Man Dies After Altercation in LaSalle

LASALLE – A 28 year-old man has died after an altercation in LaSalle early Friday. According to the LaSalle Police Department, authorities were called to the 500 block of First Street around 1:30 in the morning for

Trident Arrests Ottawa Man for Crack

OTTAWA – A 39 year-old Ottawa man is in jail for cocaine possession and unlawful delivery following a Trident operation in which an undercover vehicle was damaged. According to the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, Thursday afternoon

Peru Police Arrest Man Using Fake Currency

PERU – A 27 year-old transient has been arrested in a sting operation after allegedly using counterfeit currency to purchase pizza in Peru. Since late December, according to Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei, there was an ongoing

Overcoming Opioids- ER Pain Relief

(Chicago AP) Many patients are first introduced to powerful opioid painkillers in the emergency room. A new study released Tuesday tested over-the-counter pain relievers on people with broken bones and sprains. Researchers found acetaminophen plus ibuprofen worked

Victorian Medicine with Tricia Kelly * Peru

Victorian medicine with Tricia Kelly at Peru Library Local storyteller extraordinaire, Tricia Kelly shares the gruesome and humorous details of medicine in the Victorian era.  Join her as she takes a trip to the doctor, Victorian Style.

Christmas Craft Show * Mendota

Christmas Craft Show Saturday, November 18th from 9am til 3pm Hand crafted items and vendors First Presbyterian Church 1003 5th Street Mendota, IL 61342 Any question, please call 815.538.5603

Harvest Concert and Dinner * Mendota

Harvest Concert and Dinner Entertainment by local youth musicians followed by a free harvest dinner! Wednesday, November 8th at 6pm First Presbyterian Church 1003 5th Street Mendota, IL 61342 Any questions, please call 815.538.5603

Holidays at Heritage Woods * Ottawa

WANTED!!! Baskets or Basket Items for our  HOLIDAYS AT HERITAGE WOODS a silent auction to benefit the OSF Care-a-Van Drop off or call for pickup before December 1st Heritage Woods of Ottawa 801 E. Etna Road Ottawa,