DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a confidence scam involving the drive to get individuals vaccinated for COVID-19. They reported receiving complaints from residents saying they are being called by an individual asking about their vaccine status and then wanting ...Read more
UTICA – Ice-falls at Starved Rock State Park are attracting thrill-seekers to ascend the formations. Ice climbing is allowed at Wildcat, LaSalle, and Ottawa Canyons, but at your own risk. Avid ice climber and Illinois Valley Community College Mathematics Instructor, Wes Black, ...Read more
STREATOR – Woodland Community School District will now have in-person learning on Wednesdays starting on March 3rd. PreK-6th grade will attend in-person 5 days a week. 7th-12th grade students will continue attending school in-person on the same days they are currently scheduled to ...Read more
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday: “Illinois Valley small businesses and families need real relief right now. While the governor’s address is just a starting point, I will work with my ...Read more
ROCKFORD – This month marks the official start of the 2021 tax season. It’s an important day for taxpayers and equally important to tax identity thieves and IRS imposters. The Better Business Bureau says this a major issue and should be top of mind for all taxpayers. With Impostor ...Read more
PERU – The City of Peru will be conducting snow removal operations in the downtown area beginning at 5:00 p.m. next week Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will be removing snow along the Route 6 corridor from Pike Street east to the city limits, as well as from some interior roadways. No parking ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD— Despite budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recommended several increases for programs to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in his budget address. State higher education leaders say they are grateful that Gov. Pritzker is ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths on Thursday. – Carroll County: – 1 female 90s – Champaign County: 1 male 90s – Cook County: 1 ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 25 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Thursday. According to the health department, there are no new coronavirus deaths to report. The following cases include: Male, youth < 13 Female, youth < 13 (2) Females, 20’s Male, ...Read more
MINONK – Fieldcrest Community Unit District 6 school announced Wednesday that they will be trying to reduce building heating costs by turning down the thermostat. Superintendent Dr. Kari L. Rockwell said that a drastic increase in natural gas prices could potentially increase their costs ...Read more
