Marseilles Fire Chief to retire at end of month

  MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Fire Chief will be retiring at the end of the month. In a statement on social media, Chief Michael Garrison said he was thankful for all the congratulations and well wishes. He

Blood drive in Streator on Thursday

  STREATOR – While the demand for blood remains constant year-round, currently, the need for donors is especially high. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m until 3 p.m., Thursday,

County unemployment rates remain high

  SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment rates remained steady in March according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County remains the highest in unemployment locally at 7.3% but remains low from 8.5% at the start of