Working women bare the brunt of COVID-19 recession, studies say April 1, 2021 6:57 am|UNDATED – According to a new study, working women are experiencing the worst effects of the COVID-19 recession.…
Ottawa’s I & M Canal re-watering project sees final phase April 1, 2021 6:47 am|OTTAWA – Pretty soon Ottawa’s Illinois and Michigan Canal will be filled with water. According to City Engineer…
Male in his 90’s is latest LaSalle County COVID death March 31, 2021 3:07 pm|OTTAWA – A male in his 90’s is the latest coronavirus related death in LaSalle County, the health…
EPA – 10,000 gallons of water wasted by an average household each year March 30, 2021 10:00 pm|BELLEVILLE – According to the EPA, the average household in the U.S. loses approximately 10,000 gallons of water…
LaSalle residents asked to limit water use March 30, 2021 10:47 am| LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s Pump Station is experiencing a power outage. According to officials, a…
Yard waste services begin this week in Streator March 30, 2021 6:28 am| STREATOR – Yard waste services will begin in Streator this Thursday. Acceptable items include outdoor waste like…
Bureau County COVID-19 vaccination clinic open to all residents 18 and older March 30, 2021 4:24 am|PRINCETON – A mass COVID-19 vaccination event in Bureau County will be open to all residents 18 or…
High winds knock out power in Peru March 30, 2021 4:17 am|PERU – High wind gusts of around 35 mph toppled power poles in Peru on Monday. Around 4…
Topsoil preservation efforts earn Earlville farm family honors March 29, 2021 10:00 pm|EARLVILLE – Farming has changed in the last 40 years, and the need conserve topsoil has been pushed…
Cannabis firm donates $100,000 to IVCC cannabis program March 29, 2021 10:00 pm|OGLESBY – Cannabis firm NuEra recently donated $100,000 to Illinois Valley Community College’s cannabis production certificate program. NuEra’s…