LASALLE – There’s nothing that screams yesteryear like a video rental store, and one LaSalle resident is bringing a bit of that nostalgia back to the community. Take a movie, leave a movie is the concept of the “Free Blockbuster” kiosks that are popping up all over ...Read more
PERU – The City of Peru will flush hydrants on weekdays beginning Monday, May 24th continuing through Thursday, June 3rd. Flushing will not occur on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st. Flushing schedule: 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (May 24th – May 28th) 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (June 1st – ...Read more
MENDOTA – More surveillance cameras are coming to downtown Mendota. The Mendota Police Department announced last week that over the summer crews will be installing additional video surveillance equipment in an effort to keep the community safe. They noted that the existing cameras ...Read more
LAMOILLE- The identities of the two drivers killed in a crash Saturday in Bureau County have been released. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office say that 66-year-old Randy A. Jackson of Sublette and 48-year-old Chad A. Monier died at the scene around 7 AM on US Route 34 between LaMoille and ...Read more
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center has awarded two honorees through its Grateful Patient program. The program includes the international DAISY Award that recognizes the skillful and compassionate care provided by nurses; and the Sunflower Award, which acknowledges ...Read more
LAMOILLE- Two people are dead after a two vehicle crash in Bureau County Saturday. According to authorities around 7 AM LaMoille Fire and EMS were called to US Route 34 west of the community for the crash that killed both drivers. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office stated that a ...Read more
MENDOTA – The newly formed Mendota Environmental Club had their first outing Saturday morning. A group of seven area volunteers gathered armed with bags and rubber gloves to walk around Lake Mendota and pick up litter. Mendota teen Abby Davis joined six others in collecting a garbage ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – An oil slick has closed the boat ramp in Spring Valley, and authorities are trying to contain the spill before it spreads. Around 7 AM Saturday the Illinois State Police reported an oil slick in the small harbor of Bartos Boat Landing. According to Spring Valley Fire ...Read more
STREATOR – OSF HealthCare Multispecialty Services is pleased to announce the Sunflower Award was recently presented to Tyler Hogan, a physical therapist at the OSF Center for Health – Streator. Tyler has been with OSF HealthCare for almost one year and resides in Dwight. “The ...Read more
LASALLE – The City of La Salle’s biggest party of the year is back in action! Celebrate LaSalle returns June 24 to the 27th on Second Street in the historic downtown LaSalle with returning musical acts and new performers. Hairbanger’s Ball will be returning for their fourth ...Read more
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