OTTAWA – A Registered Nurse (RN) and a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) were two recent recipients of the DAISY and Sunflower Awards offered by OSF HealthCare. Both caregivers were honored with brief ceremonies held this month. Brett Gibson, BSN, RN, of Sheffield, received the ...Read more
LAPORTE, INDIANA – A man who is being held in an Indiana jail is facing drug charges in LaSalle County after an investigation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. Authorities say 33-year-old Bryan H. Wells of Lansing, Illinois, is facing a $1 million dollars bond after an ...Read more
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry, which dozens upon dozens of families rely on in these trying times, has announced they’ll be taking a short, much needed break. They announced that they will not be open July 6th – July 10th to give their hardworking volunteers a much ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Health says 18 people died in the past 24 hours from the Coronavirus. That’s the lowest death toll for a Friday since March 27th, when 8 Illinoisans died from the virus. Also on Friday, 868 people tested positive, one fewer than the day ...Read more
PRINCETON -The 2020 Bureau County Fair has been cancelled. The announcement was made Friday morning that the Fair Board came to the decision in response to the pandemic and to ensure the health and well-being of the community. The previously scheduled Martina McBride concert has been ...Read more
OTTAWA – The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team have arrested two Ottawa men on charges related to an ongoing investigation of heroin sales. They say on June 25th 34-year-old Shaun D. McCague and 24-year-old James M. Casey-Wiggins were taken into custody. TRIDENT alleges ...Read more
LELAND – An all vehicle parade will be a part of how Leland celebrates Independence Day. American Legion Post 570 announced that the parade will be at 9:30 AM on July 4th. They say participants may enter a car, truck, golf cart, motorcycle, float, or other vehicles. If you are ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has announced a new scholarship has been established to honor a Princeton Vietnam veteran. Terry Maloy’s widow Patricia established the “Home of the Free because of the Brave” scholarship to honor his life and service. Starting this ...Read more
ROCKFORD – A Whiteside County man is facing a number of charges, including kidnapping and predatory criminal sexual assault after an investigation by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. They say that on June 22nd they received a report of a sexual assault of a 12-year-old female ...Read more
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department reported that another individual has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the 98th confirmed case in the county. 93 cases have recovered in Lee County, with one death overall since the start of the pandemic. ...Read more
