Lee County authorities warn about scam involving COVID-19 vaccine
DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a confidence scam involving the drive to get individuals vaccinated for COVID-19. They reported receiving complaints from residents saying they are being called by an individual
What you need to know before taking a stab at ice-fall climbing at Starved Rock
UTICA – Ice-falls at Starved Rock State Park are attracting thrill-seekers to ascend the formations. Ice climbing is allowed at Wildcat, LaSalle, and Ottawa Canyons, but at your own risk. Avid ice climber and Illinois Valley Community
Woodland Community School District will have in-person learning on Wednesdays
STREATOR – Woodland Community School District will now have in-person learning on Wednesdays starting on March 3rd. PreK-6th grade will attend in-person 5 days a week. 7th-12th grade students will continue attending school in-person on the same
“Illinois Valley small businesses and families need real relief right now.”, St. Rep. Yednock responds to budget address
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday: “Illinois Valley small businesses and families need real relief right now. While the governor’s address is just a
BBB warns: The 2021 tax season now underway, “protect your return & refund””
ROCKFORD – This month marks the official start of the 2021 tax season. It’s an important day for taxpayers and equally important to tax identity thieves and IRS imposters. The Better Business Bureau says this a
Snow removal next week in Peru; no downtown parking
PERU – The City of Peru will be conducting snow removal operations in the downtown area beginning at 5:00 p.m. next week Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will be removing snow along the Route 6 corridor from Pike
Higher education agencies encouraged by steady funding amidst pandemic challenges
SPRINGFIELD— Despite budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recommended several increases for programs to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in his budget address. State higher education leaders say they are grateful
1,966 new COVID-19 cases, 72 deaths in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths on Thursday. – Carroll County: – 1 female 90s – Champaign County: 1 male 90s
25 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 25 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Thursday. According to the health department, there are no new coronavirus deaths to report. The following cases include: Male, youth
Man who spent half his life in prison graduates college with honors
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for February 18th: 62-year-old Joseph Valadez spent half his life in prison. Today, he proudly holds a diploma from Cal State Long Beach. The only regret? He wishes his mother could be