Topsoil preservation efforts earn Earlville farm family honors
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
Cannabis firm donates $100,000 to IVCC cannabis program
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
Red Cross teams up with INDYCAR to encourage blood donations
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
LaSalle County COVID-19 case average declines
OTTAWA – Coronavirus cases in LaSalle County are on the decline. This past week the LaSalle County Health Department reported fewer residents with COVID-19, at an average of around 13 cases. The death average continues to fare
High winds to lead to fire risk today
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
Illinois National Guard to hold mass vaccination event in Dixon
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