OGLESBY- Two Oglesby Firefighters and an EMT were injured during a water rescue training exercise Wednesday night on the Vermillion River. Around 7 PM two ambulances were called to the Oglesby boat launch next to the Ed Hand Bridge for what was described as an explosion. According to assistant ...Read more
PERU – A 6 million dollar grant was awarded to the city of Peru to improve railroad between Plank Road and Route 251. The Peru Intermodal, Safety, Congestion, and Energy Security Project, is part of a series of projects aimed at improving rail access and expanding the routes needed to ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin says it’s a sad day in Illinois after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping protection for abortion Wednesday. Sen. Rezin says, “Taking away all remaining rights for the unborn is not something we should be celebrating. To say I am disappointed ...Read more
OGLESBY- Starved Rock State Park has reopened 2 lanes in the lower parking lot off of the west entrance to the park as of Wednesday morning. The remainder of the parking lot as well as the boat ramp and picnic area remain closed due to debris and continuing clean up of silt and mud leftover from ...Read more
MENDOTA – There are many great areas for children to play in the city of Mendota, but if your child has mobility issues, there is only one swing set they can use, and unfortunately it was damaged over the weekend. The mother of 13 year-old Rosa enjoys the park by Lake Mendota for its ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Police are on the lookout for a reportedly stolen gold 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Mini Van with Illinois Plates 495794. Authorities say it was taken Monday between 6 AM and 3 PM from the 500 block of Montgomery Street. Anyone with any information on the ...Read more
ROCKFORD – The Mercyhealth Development Foundation announced Monday that it has committed more than $400,000 to purchase 30 life-saving devices for Emergency Medical Services agencies. Mendota, Dixon, Amboy and Paw Paw Fire Departments were among many announced that were getting the ...Read more
PERU – The Illinois Valley Coal Miners Rugby Team was applauded at Monday night’s Peru City Council Meeting, after winning 12 and under State Rugby Tournament. Coach Fran Baker, who expressed interest in starting a team back in October, explained that the team only lost one game during ...Read more
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare announced a donation of $1,025 to the Mendota Township High School that will benefit MHS athletic programs. The donation is from the proceeds from the sports physical clinic fundraiser that took place at Mendota High School on May 8. Dawn Trompeter, OSF Saint Paul ...Read more
UTICA – Starved Rock Park’s Superintendent says there will be a partial opening to the main parking lot this week. Kerry Novak says the river has receded at Starved Rock’s main parking lot and clean up will take place in hopes to have a portion opened within the next few days. ...Read more
