PERU – Applicants are being sought for an opportunity to purchase a newly constructed home with a low-interest affordable mortgage loan. Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau, and Puntnam Counties are looking for those in need of adequate housing who are willing to work with them ...Read more
CHICAGO – Low-to-moderate income families and older adults needing assistance filing their income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service and the American Association of Retired Persons’ Foundation Tax-Aide Program provide ...Read more
LASALLE — Trinity Catholic Academy in LaSalle will be closed for all grades on Monday, February 13, 2023 due to a water main break. This will include pre-k through eighth grade. Parents can email Mrs. Myers with any questions at dmyers@lasallecatholic.org ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network has recognized OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton and OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee for their ongoing commitment to exceptional quality of care. As part of the Federal Office of Rural ...Read more
PONTIAC – A Food Sanitation Manager’s Course will be offered by the Livingston County Health Department next month. The course will be designed for those who prepare or serve food to the public, such as workers in restaurants, schools, nursing homes, and hospitals. The course will be ...Read more
LASALLE – The LaSalle Public Library will be once again hosting “Lego Mania” this month. Open to youth ages 5 and up, this program is for those who love to build, design, and create, and will be held every Thursday through February 23rd from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. The ...Read more
OTTAWA – The OSF HealthCare Foundation offers a loan assistance program to help support the education of those pursuing careers in the healthcare field with up to $5,000 annually to its recipients. Officials say the program is open to individuals who have been accepted into a medical ...Read more
VANDALIA – The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will host its annual Lincoln’s Birthday celebration at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event is free and open to the public. During the celebration, Kevin Kaegy, a member and past president of the Bond County Historical ...Read more
CHICAGO – Pump prices have fallen every day since January 28th according to the American Automobile Association. AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross says drivers may have a little more in their wallets as we head toward Valentine’s Day and it’s all thanks to fewer people fueling ...Read more
PERU — Last night the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce inducted their inaugural “40 Under 40” class. The group was made up of individuals in the area who were nominated by their peers and community members for the impact they make in the region. The diverse class ...Read more
