KICKER – Presidents day, which falls annually on this third Monday of February honors the birth months of the county’s most distinguished leaders – George Washington and Abrahan Lincoln. North Central Illinois is a hub for historic sites where our 16th President ventured. ...Read more
One woman was killed and five others injured during a shooting Saturday night in Portland. The Portland Police Bureau said that the woman was dead when officers arrived just after 8 p.m. at the scene near Normandale Park, a frequent hub for protests against racism and police killings. The wounded ...Read more
Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that Queen Elizabeth II, 95, has tested positive for coronavirus and is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms.” A palace statement read: “Buckingham Palace confirm that the queen has today tested positive for Covid. Her Majesty is experiencing ...Read more
OGLESBY The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring two scholarships at Illinois Valley Community College. The “IVAC Building Our Community Scholarship” is for students pursuing trades such as automotive technology, electronics, electricity, HVAC, manufacturing – ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College agriculture students recently attended the Illinois Professional Agriculture Student Conference at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. Students include Joshua Cruz, Madeline-Rose Mudge, Rilan Rosengren, and Perris Stachlewitz. IVCC ...Read more
PERU – On Saturday the annual Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon was held in Peru. 8 teams of 5 bowlers pledged support to Junior Achievement programs in the area. The JA Bowl-A-Thon is the organization’s largest fundraiser taking place in 10 communities throughout the area in February and ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College administrators met with representatives of the Ottawa YMCA and University of Illinois Extension recently regarding opportunities for partnerships once the new Ottawa YMCA complex opens in the fall of 2023. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran noted that ...Read more
CHICAGO – Gas prices have spiked nationwide due to elevated crude prices according to the American Automobile Association. Statewide, Illinois has seen a major jump in prices, currently averaging $3.71 per gallon, nearly 30 cents per gallon higher than last month. Putnam ...Read more
MINONK – All lanes of I-39 between Normal and Minonk are closed Friday morning after a Thursday afternoon pile-up damaged nearly 30 vehicles. The Illinois State Police say nineteen tractor trailers and nine passenger vehicles were damaged after a series of crashes triggered the pileup ...Read more
The Florida House of Representatives approved a ban on abortions for women who have been pregnant for 15 weeks or longer without exceptions for rape or incest — a nine-week difference from current legislation. Lawmakers debated for five hours and 27 minutes on Wednesday night before passing ...Read more
