PERU – A multi-vehicle crash involving a number of trucks and passenger vehicles snarled traffic on I-80 Thursday morning. Around 8:15 AM multiple agencies were called to the crash near the Illinois 251 interchange where a chain reaction collision apparently occurred in the eastbound ...Read more
BELLEVILLE – According to the EPA, the average household in the U.S. loses approximately 10,000 gallons of water waste each year thanks to minor leaks. With more than 11 million homes in the U.S., this equates to more than one trillion gallons of water lost nationwide every year due to ...Read more
PRINCETON – A mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Bureau County will be open to all residents 18 or older today. Reservations online were required, and only Bureau County residents are allowed. The Bureau County Fairgrounds will host the event Tuesday from 9 AM – 1 PM providing ...Read more
PERU – High wind gusts of around 35 mph toppled power poles in Peru on Monday. Around 4 PM authorities were called to the area of Illinois 251 and Council Drive for power poles snapped off and lines down. Many customers were without power for over four hours while crews made repairs. ...Read more
EARLVILLE – Farming has changed in the last 40 years, and the need conserve topsoil has been pushed to the forefront with ironically groundbreaking techniques that lead to less ground being broke. LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Farm Family of the Year was announced ...Read more
OGLESBY – Cannabis firm NuEra recently donated $100,000 to Illinois Valley Community College’s cannabis production certificate program. NuEra’s Principle Officer Keith McGinnis of Ottawa made the gift to IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, board chair Jane Goetz and vice chair Everett Solon ...Read more
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross has partnered with INDYCAR to urge blood donors to continue to keep the supply on track with blood and platelets. As a special thank you, donors will get a chance to win a VIP trip for four to the 2022 Indianapolis 500 for donating between April 1st – ...Read more
OTTAWA – The National Weather Service announced that Monday there will be an elevated fire hazard through tonight. The combination of low relative humidity, mild temperatures, and dried-out grasses and shrubs could potentially lead to quickly-spreading, uncontrolled brushfires. Outdoor ...Read more
DIXON – The Illinois National Guard will be holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Dixon on April 3rd. The Saturday clinic will be at Sauk Valley Community College and open to anyone 18 and older who lives or works in Lee County. Registration is required online for the event, which ...Read more
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department announced they will be making the COVID-19 vaccine available to residents age 18 or older. Since they began the task of vaccinating the public, 13,747 doses have been given, and according to authorities, not one singe dose has gone unused ...Read more
