New Illinois highway map released
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates as well as a new feature that shows mileage between towns and marked route junctions
IVCC alumnus teaching overseas; will teach at L-P in fall
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College alumnus and Fulbright Scholar Alyssa McCauley of Mendota recently spoke to the college’s Multicultural Education class on her teaching journey from the U.S. to Turkey. McCauley graduated from IVCC in
OSF Saint Paul names Conkey Award Winner
MENDOTA – The 41st Annual Conkey Family Award winner was announcedlast week at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota as part of National Health Care Week. Joni Zinke, an administrative assistant in the medical/surgical
Over 8,000 Feet of Water Main in Streator to be replaced
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is investing approximately $4 million to replace over 8,000 feet, or 1.5 miles, of water main throughout the Streator water system. Much of the water main installed will be
Florida Woman jailed after ‘bucket list’ arrest
HOMESTEAD FL – A 19-year-old Homestead woman was arrested Thursday morning for fleeing from a Deputy and then admitting that getting arrested was on her bucket list. Janiya Shaimiracle Douglas was charged with fleeing and eluding in
IVCC and Oglesby partner for campus security
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will enhance campus security by contracting with Oglesby for a full-time police officer. At the May IVCC board meeting Thursday night, trustees approved spending $70,624 in fiscal 2023 and $72,068 in
Peru Police warn of storm repair phone call scam
PERU – Peru Police Chief Pyszka said in a news release that residents have been receiving calls from a local number claiming to be a local number giving estimates to repair recent storm damage. The scam callers
Five House Republicans, including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, subpoenaed by January 6 committee
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol issued five subpoenas to House Republicans on Thursday, including one to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The panel also subpoenaed representatives Jim Jordan of Ohio,
Hundreds are evacuated after Coastal Fire in Orange County, California destroys more than 20 homes
At least 20 homes were destroyed between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach, California due to a brush fire that spread rapidly amid strong winds. Crews continued to fight the flames of the blaze on Thursday, called the
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will skip Preakness Stakes, ending its Triple Crown bid
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not compete in the Preakness Stakes, colt owner Rick Dawson said Thursday. Opting out of the race means there will be no possible Triple Crown champion this year. Dawson announced the