Peru’s “Touch a Truck” event kick off Saturday
PERU – The city of Peru’s annual “Touch A Truck” event will be this Saturday at Centennial Park. From noon to 3 p.m. get an up close, hands on experience to see all kinds of EMS vehicles
Investigation begins in Oglesby Fire Dept. boat rupture
OGLESBY – An investigation to the cause of why a boat ruptured during an Oglesby Fire Department water rescue training begins. According to the Oglesby Fire Department, the last of two firefighters to sustain injuries in the
Yednock welcomes new affordable senior housing complex to Ladd
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority have announced the development of a new affordable senior housing complex, planned to be opened in 2020 in the village of Ladd in Bureau County. The
Dana-Thomas House in Springfield Celebrating Champions of Suffrage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site will host specialty tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Springfield Saturdays and Sundays in June to highlight the work of women in Illinois’ suffrage initiatives. Susan
Investigation Begins as Firefighters Released From Hospital After Oglesby Boat Explosion
OGLESBY- The two Oglesby Firefighters and an EMT that were injured during a water rescue training exercise on the Vermillion River have been released from the hospital. Around 7 PM Wednesday two ambulances were called to the
Free Lunch Fridays
Enter for your chance to win free lunch for your office on Friday! Winner receives a $50 gift certificate to the featured restaurant of the week!