LADD – An informal meet and greet will take place at Ladd School on Thursday for parents and community members to get acquainted with its new principal. Mallory Ploch received her bachelor’s degree in Special Education at Illinois State University and a master’s ...Read more
PERU – The city of Peru welcomed its latest firefighter at Monday night’s city council meeting. Joe Ellena, a 5th generation fireman began his career at just 14 years old serving as a cadet. Ellena formerly served as a firefighter in Standard. To date, Ellena holds numerous ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department are looking for an individual or individuals who have been defacing property over the last three months. Authorities say the city has spent thousands repainting portions of the viaducts, parks, and buildings. Anyone with any information is asked to ...Read more
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued an order clearing the way for Indiana to try to implement a state law requiring parental consent in order for a minor to get an abortion. Chief Justice John Roberts granted a request by state officials seeking a quick legal judgment on the measure, which was ...Read more
LASALLE – North Central Behavioral Health Systems was the recipient of two grant extensions that will support expanded mental health and substance use services in Bureau County. The additional dollars will support the expansion of the Substance Use services to the Princeton area, ...Read more
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reinstated mandatory mask wearing inside the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa. They announced Monday that those who visit the outside viewing areas will not be required to wear a mask. The community ...Read more
On Monday, the death penalty trial for Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz began in Florida, and in opening arguments, the state prosecutor called Cruz “cold, calculative, manipulative and deadly.” Prosecutor Mike Satz told jurors during a trial to determine whether Cruz will spend ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report showed that Corn and Soybeans across Illinois were in mostly good condition. Corn silking was slightly below the five year average, at 60 percent, while the soybean crop was blooming about 20 percent behind last years ...Read more
STREATOR – OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will be offering a one-hour diabetic programs hosted by Anne Lauterjung, certified diabetes care and education specialist, on Wednesday, July 20, at noon at the OSF Center for Health in Streator. Lauterjung will present ...Read more
STREATOR – OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will be offering a one-hour diabetic programs hosted by Anne Lauterjung, certified diabetes care and education specialist, on Wednesday, July 20, at noon at the OSF Center for Health in Streator. Lauterjung will present ...Read more
