Hot and humid weather coming our way this week
UNDATED – Hot and humid conditions are back this week, as a warm front is expected to move across north central Illinois tonight. According to weatherology meteorologist Ray Miller, that will stop temperatures from falling too much during overnight hours,
Ottawa to plant more trees around city
OTTAWA – Ottawa is planning to apply for a grant to plant more trees around the city. Commissioner of Public Improvements, Marla Rodriquez announced the agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments to apply for
Road closes for culvert replacement on Tuesday
NEWARK – East 30th Road in Mission Township will be closed for a culvert replacement on Tuesday. The project is located 1 3/4 mile south of IL Route 71. The work is expected to take three days
Sen. Rezin to host free senior health fair in Oglesby
OGLESBY – State Senator Sue Rezin is hosting a free Senior Health Fair on Wednesday in Oglesby. The fair will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Illinois Valley Community College in the Ralph
Mendota Man Airlifted After Saturday Crash
MENDOTA – A Mendota man was taken to a Rockford Hospital via helicopter after a two vehicle crash on Saturday. Around 12:30 PM Mendota Fire and EMS were called to the intersection of 8th Avenue and 2nd
Hardy Hixtape Vol. 1
Hardy has come onto the scene recently with his debut single “Rednecker.” His stamp has been all over country music though. He wrote Blake Shelton’s number one hit this year “God’s Country,” as well as Blake’s new
Sealcoat Scammers Target DeKalb County
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens of a home repair scam in the area. According to authorities, last Thursday there was an incident involving driveway seal-coating by individuals who allegedly approached a victim