Amazon’s new delivery facility in Ottawa moves forward after council green lights final plat
Amazon’s new delivery facility in Ottawa moves forward after council green lights final plat
Polo police officer receives state recognition for lifesaving response to December house fire
A Polo police officer was recognized with a certificate from the state of Illinois, presented by state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, on Jan. 20, for his life-saving actions while responding to a house fire in December.
Illinois' ag land values upward trend ends
After a four-year run of substantial gains, agricultural land values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District, which includes the northern two-thirds of Illinois, saw a 1% annual decrease.
Cornhole Scholarship??
An 18-year-old kid from Utah named Luke Herbert had to quit baseball when he got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. But how’s this for switching gears? He just became the first kid from Utah to get a scholarship
Photos: House fire west of Ashton
Several fire departments responded to a house fire at 8423 East Illinois Route 38 on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A portion of the state highway, between Chana Road and Brooklyn Road, was closed to
Ashton structure fire results in total loss Wednesday
A structure fire along state Route 38 near Ashton resulted in “a total loss” as crews battled against strong winds Wednesday afternoon, Ashton Fire Chief Bernard Richter said.
Roaring ’20s-themed anniversary gala to support IVCC Foundation
Roaring ’20s-themed anniversary gala to support IVCC Foundation
St. Mary’s fish fries begin in Sterling
Sterling Knights of Columbus Council No. 662 fish fries will be March 5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 and April 4, 11 and 18.