READING – The Reading Fire Department is warning motorists of growing corn fields around roadways. Now that the corn is up, blocking the view of cars coming from either direction, it is important for motorists to use extreme caution crossing intersections. Fire officials say slow ...Read more
On Monday, the value of public Twitter stock sank at the start of trading, due to billionaire Elon Musk announcing he’s backing out of an agreement to buy the social platform. Shares peaked at $51.70 in April after Twitter’s board agreed to Musk’s buyout offer of $44 million. ...Read more
The Biden administration said Monday that hospitals must ensure patients can receive abortions when deemed medically necessary in emergency situations, despite bans in many states on the procedure. The Department of Health and Human Services said a federal law, the Emergency Medical Treatment ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois, including one in DeKalb County. The grants are through the state’s Open Space Land ...Read more
PERU – The expanded new home of the Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center will host a grand opening on Wednesday. The building, located at 1503 4th Street in Peru, used to be shared with the Peru Police Department. In the fall of 2021, the Peru Police moved to an all new building, ...Read more
MENDOTA – A pedestrian that was killed after a vehicle crash in Mendota has been identified as 76-year-old Victoria Nunez. According to the Mendota Police Department, on Saturday, July 9th, authorities were called to the intersection of Route 251 and Route 34th, for a vehicle that ...Read more
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission hosted a special event on Saturday to honor those that have served in the armed forces from 1955-1975. A Vietnam Veterans lapel pin and a certificate was given to over 50 veterans who gathered at the commission office. AllenForce, a ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – An educational exhibit from an organization that is trying to end human trafficking will be coming to Spring Valley. On Tuesday morning, Truckers Against Trafficking, a non-profit dedicated to educating and equipping members of the trucking, bus and energy industries ...Read more
OGLESBY – Students considering enrolling in Illinois Valley Community College this fall will be able to attend a special event on campus. “Summer Explore IVCC” will be coming to the Oglesby location from 1 to 3 PM Wednesday, July 13. The free event for students and parents begins ...Read more
MENDOTA – The fireworks to celebrate Independence Day that were postponed from June were set off Saturday night, entertaining hundreds around Lake Mendota. The fireworks, supported by the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce, is a yearly event held on a weekend usually prior to the 4th of ...Read more
