Solon elected IVCC Board Chair
OGLESBY- Everett Solon of Streator was elected Illinois Valley Community College board chair at a special reorganizational meeting Monday. He joined the board in 2013 and was reelected April 6. Solon had served as vice chair since
Illinois Secretary of State wants Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue replaced
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is calling for a new statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is urging an improved statue of the late civil rights leader be placed in a
American Rescue Plan brings $72.8 million to area counties including LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam
UNDATED – Roughly $72.8 million from the American Rescue Plan funding is on the way to area counties including La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam. That total amount includes about $24.2 million for cities and villages
Suspect in Sterling murder still at large
STERLING – The Sterling Police Department are still searching for a man they say is responsible for the shooting death of a 29-year-old man. Authorities say on Saturday 35-year-old Michael W. Bennett of Sterling allegedly shot Joshua
LaSalle City Council says goodbye to fire chief, city clerk
LASALLE – It was a bittersweet council meeting for LaSalle city officials as former members gave farewells and welcomed newcomers. LaSalle County Judge Cynthia Racuglia swore in city council members, new city clerk Amy L. Quinn and
Cross Country could be coming to IVCC in 22
OGLESBY- The Illinois Valley Community College board’s audit finance committee Monday learned athletics is considering adding men’s and women’s cross country as intercollegiate sports in fall 2022 and moving all teams up to Division II within the
Portion of Illinois 251 closed this week for repairs in Lee County
COMPTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a section of Illinois 251 south of Compton will be closed for culvert work between Tower Road and Shady Oaks Roads. Detours will be marked and repairs are