OTTAWA – LaSalle County COVID-19 transmission rate levels remain high, as 125 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the area. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, new cases range from less than 13-years-old to individuals in their 90s. Nearly 50 individuals are those ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department are investigating what they say was an attempted arson on Friday morning. They say they were called to the 400 Block of North Shabbona Street for what was described as a failed incendiary device. No injuries or damages were reported, and they say ...Read more
MENDOTA – OSF Multispecialty Services is pleased to announce the DAISY Award was recently presented to Tamera Henkel, RN, BSN from the OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine, Washington Street office located in Mendota. Tammy has been an OSF Mission Partner for over twenty-five years and resides ...Read more
MENDOTA – ImpactLife, formerly known as Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, will hold a blood drive from noon until 5:00 p.m., Friday in Conference Room C at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. Volunteer blood donors are invited to support the local blood supply by scheduling an ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced a new program to provide individuals with a state ID card upon release from prison. The program is expected to serve 27 Illinois Department of Corrections facilities this spring. To obtain a state ID card, the applicant ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture held its annual grain tour on October 19th, and a number of companies participated, including Marquis Energy. The grain tour, which traditionally takes place in-person was virtual for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. Five Latin ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Area United Way met its fundraising goal for its 2021 campaign. The total amount pledged $277,724.93, is over their goal of $277,467.00. The Streator Area United Way Board of Directors thank all volunteers and donors from local industries and businesses who ...Read more
OTTAWA – Statewide and area county gas price averages have taken a spike compared to this time last month. American Automobile Association numbers show Putnam County has the highest gas price average locally of $3.55 per gallon. Bureau and LaSalle county are both averaging around $3.53, up ...Read more
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross is reminding residents nationwide that with the time change set for this weekend, that you should take the opportunity to test your smoke detectors. If they fail to respond after installation of a fresh battery, they need to be replaced. They also say you ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Raising Men Lawn Care Challenge representative Rodney Smith visited Mendota Thursday to present an 11-year-old with a new lawn mower, weed eater & leaf blower. Finn Sessler, son of Pat and Gary Sessler say their son worked through the hot summer to mow as many lawns for ...Read more
