Streator FFA grabs 7 state titles in Springfield
The Streator FFA Chapter grabbed seven state titles at the 2023 State FFA Convention in Springfield.
Pistol Shrimp fall 9-8 at Burlington
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp lost to the host Burlington Bees 9-8 on Thursday night in a Prospect League contest.
Utica OKs antique mall expansion, also buys police equipment
The owners of Clark’s Run Antiques in Utica got the OK on Thursday to rezone a neighboring parcel.
OSF HealthCare awaits Aug. 15 regulatory hearing on Peru hospital
OSF HealthCare has filed the paperwork needed to fully and formally acquire St. Margaret’s Health-Peru (the former Illinois Valley Community Hospital). Fair market value was listed at $38 million.
La Salle County police reports: June 15, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Ottawa murder suspect to undergo mental health exam
The alleged getaway driver in the June 5 fatal shooting in Ottawa will undergo a mental health evaluation and won’t be arraigned until the exam is completed.
3 Benefits of a Home Generator
The modern world is full of conveniences, but they all come with a certain amount of vulnerability. Power outages can leave homes and businesses without the electricity to power lights, appliances, and other devices. A home generator
Library officials in the Illinois Valley discuss anti-book ban legislation
Illinois Valley library officials say Illinois’ new anti-book ban law will have little to no impact on their daily operations. Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law this week prohibiting libraries from banning books, saying public
Letter: It’s time for our cities to work together
The worst news has come that we have two hospitals closing and no news about how long we will go without healthcare. People will die. People will become sick. Hundreds will be unemployed. Many will leave. Few
5 things to do in the Illinois Valley: Several family-friendly activities set over Father’s Day weekend
1 – The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run and Freedom Fest: The motorcycle run begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris, with line up beginning as early as 6 a.m. Motorcycles will make