Documentary film shown at IVCC to focus on Shawnee National Forest
OGLESBY – A free screening of the new documentary film Shawnee Showdown- Keep the Forest Standing, will be held at 7 PM, Friday at the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre located in IVCC’s Community Tech Building.
IVCC welding program helping Streator company build workforce
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s welding program is helping Vactor Manufacturing of Streator build its workforce of Mig and Tig welders. Vactor manufactures sewer and catch basin cleaners for the municipal market including the Guzzler brand
Gas prices in the region affected by Toledo refinery fire, prices surge
CHICAGO – Illinois is one of ten states in the nation to experience the largest spike in gas prices this week. The American Automobile Association is attributing the jump in prices to high gasoline demand, amid
Girl gets stuck in washer on a dare
A woman was dared to climb into a washing machine and completed the task. However once she did, she got stuck and the fire department had to be called to assist her out.
2 dead, 8 injured in stabbing rampage on the Las Vegas Strip
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a stabbing rampage in front of the Wynn Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip that left two people dead and at least eight others wounded on Thursday. The Las
President Biden announces pardons of federal marijuana offenses, urging states to follow
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced pardons for federal marijuana offenses, and urged states to consider pardons, as well. Biden also announced a plan to review how marijuana is classified under federal law. Biden’s pardons apply to
Megan Rapinoe calls for owners to be removed after reports on NWSL abuse
Megan Rapinoe is calling for the ouster of the owners of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars in the wake of reports released that revealed systemic and pervasive abuse. According to the damning report issued
Lionel Messi confirms 2022 FIFA World Cup will be his last
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup next month will be his last. Messi, 35, will be playing in his fifth World Cup and in search of his first title. It’s the