OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced his retirement Monday at the LaSalle County Board Meeting. In an emotional statement, he thanked the county for their support over the years. Templeton said his last day will be June 30th. Under-Sheriff Adam Diss will be ...Read more
PERU – A possible abduction occurred in Peru, Illinois Monday morning and authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a possible victim and those involved. Although early in the investigation, Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated they are not sure the age of the ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, winning chapter and group honors. Jack Beetz was recognized for Diversified Crop Production Placement Proficiency in the state and received his State FFA Degree. Also honored was ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD- Authorities warn that blue-green algae blooms may be occurring and it could cause adverse health effects in people and pets. With the temperature of lakes, rivers and streams across the state on the rise, the potential for the deadly blooms rises. Residents who plan to recreate ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will have COVID-19 vaccines available six days a week by appointment only. They will have the Johnson and Johnson, Moderna and Phizer vaccines available Monday through Saturday. Those residents who still need to be vaccinated should call ...Read more
ODELL – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in rural Livingston County Thursday. The Livingston County Coroner reports that just before 9 PM they were called to Illinois 170 about six miles north of Pontiac for a rollover crash. Authorities say the vehicle left the roadway for ...Read more
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation is offering $1,000 NuEra Scholarships to students enrolled in cannabis production certificate courses beginning with the start of the fall semester Aug. 18. Students enrolling in Introduction to Cannabis Production (AGR-1220) and ...Read more
MENDOTA – Two OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center employees were recognized as award winners for outstanding service last month. As a partner in the international DAISY Award program that recognizes the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care of nurses, OSF HealthCare Saint ...Read more
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College monthly board meeting was extended by over an hour as members of the community spoke out about questions that were on an exam given to some students this past spring. A number of area residents shared how they felt questions were politically ...Read more
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry will fully re-open to clients and the public beginning on Monday. Due to limitations during the pandemic, access to the facility had been limited to staff and volunteers. Pantry Executive Director Mary Jo Credi noted they will be following safe ...Read more
