EPA – 10,000 gallons of water wasted by an average household each year
BELLEVILLE – According to the EPA, the average household in the U.S. loses approximately 10,000 gallons of water waste each year thanks to minor leaks. With more than 11 million homes in the U.S., this equates to
LaSalle residents asked to limit water use
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s Pump Station is experiencing a power outage. According to officials, a transformer repair is underway. Residents are asked to limit water use throughout the day. If successful, the repair will
Yard waste services begin this week in Streator
STREATOR – Yard waste services will begin in Streator this Thursday. Acceptable items include outdoor waste like grass clippings, small tree branches and brush. Non-acceptable items include dirt, concrete and rock. At this time, residents are
Bureau County COVID-19 vaccination clinic open to all residents 18 and older
PRINCETON – A mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Bureau County will be open to all residents 18 or older today. Reservations online were required, and only Bureau County residents are allowed. The Bureau County Fairgrounds
High winds knock out power in Peru
PERU – High wind gusts of around 35 mph toppled power poles in Peru on Monday. Around 4 PM authorities were called to the area of Illinois 251 and Council Drive for power poles snapped off and