OGLESBY- Oglesby Mayor Dom Rivara announced that the city will once again have their Christmas decorating contest for homes and businesses in the community. Those interested in participating will need to register by December 1st at the city clerks office. Winners will receive a $200 rebate ...Read more
OGLESBY – Oglesby Fire Department employees will be getting a raise. At the Oglesby City Council meeting Monday, it was voted to increase the pay to $28.50 per call with additional pay for longer calls. The new plan also includes 12 paid training days. Plans to increase pay for the ...Read more
MENDOTA – A Mendota High School graduate has joined the police force in Mendota. On Monday 27-year-old William Hansen was sworn in by Dave McNally the Police & Fire Commissioner. Hansen, a Eureka College graduate, served in the Navy prior to working as a prison guard in Iowa. He ...Read more
LASALLE – A favorite holiday attraction in the city of LaSalle opens up Monday night. The annual Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park is bigger and brighter with even more displays. Celebration of Lights is open daily through January 1st. The hours are 5 to 9 PM on weekdays and Sundays ...Read more
PAW PAW – A fire late Friday night destroyed a building in Rollo. According to the Paw Paw Fire Department, they were called around 11 PM to the 2300 Block of Railroad Street for a structure fire. A multi-box alarm was sounded to battle the blaze, which engulfed the two story brick ...Read more
PAW PAW – A fire late Friday night destroyed a building in Rollo. According to the Paw Paw Fire Department, they were called around 11 PM to the 2300 Block of Railroad Street for a structure fire. A multi-box alarm was sounded to battle the blaze, which engulfed the two story brick ...Read more
CHERRY – It was 112 years ago today on November 13, 1909 over 250 men and boys died during fire in Bureau County in what was to become known as the Cherry Mine Disaster. A coal car that was being used in the mine to hold hay for the mules caught fire from a kerosene lantern, triggering a ...Read more
OGLESBY Illinois Valley Community College’s agriculture program received a $25,000 grant from Compeer Financial’s Agriculture and Rural Initiative for equipment, technology, student engagement and retention. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said, “Thanks to the leadership shown by ...Read more
PERU – Two people were injured in what police are describing as a vehicle hijacking on Saturday evening. The Peru Police Department say they were called to 5200 block of Trompeter Road where a man allegedly drove off in a vehicle that was driven by a 17-year-old woman. She was ...Read more
PERU – A house fire in Peru caused major damage but no injuries Sunday. The Peru Fire Department were called to the 900 block of 26th Street for a fire that originated in the kitchen of a home. All residents escaped without injury and the fire was knocked down within 20 minutes. The cause ...Read more
