State picks downstate community colleges over IVCC for manufacturing academy
OGLESBY – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that the $15 million manufacturing academy investment for the state would be going to two community colleges downstate instead of IVCC. Despite strong support for the Central Illinois Manufacturing Academy with
Wallace Fire Protection District appoints new chief
OTTAWA – The Wallace Fire Protection District appointed a new fire chief on Wednesday. Outgoing Chief Dave Parrot accepted a position to become the new chief for Marseilles, so Deputy Chief Chris Backos will be taking
Two COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department reported two more individuals have died from complications related to COVID-19. With the addition of these deaths, a male in his 60’s and another in his 90’s, there have been
Five blighted houses to be demolished in Peru
PERU – The city of Peru plans to demolish blighted houses around town. City Engineer Eric Carls says the city obtained five properties that they plan to tear down. The city approved a contract with Illinois Valley
Illinois among the top states most worried about COVID-19
ILLINOIS – A survey placed Illinois among the top states most worried about COVID-19 on a daily basis. According to the publication Safewise, a national crime and safety research engine, a survey was conducted in September
Streator High School therapy dog to begin training this fall
STREATOR – Streator High School students will be seeing a furry four-legged friend roaming around the school this fall. Superintendent Dr. Matt Seaton says the school is awaiting the arrival of their therapy pup that will