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Ottawa Redblacks Escape, Beat Edmonton Elks at Home
Touchdowns were hard to come by in the CFL on Friday starting with the early game as the Ottawa Redblacks picked up a 20-14 win over the Edmonton Elks. The Redblacks offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Dru Brown, who was sacked four times. Ottawa only mustered up 304 yards, while the defense created two turnovers against Edmonton.
Scott E. Davis
Scott E. Davis, 64 of Streator, passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence. Scott was born September 8, 1959 in Streator, a son of Gordon and Dolores (Deckard) Davis. Scott attended Streator grade schools and graduated from Streator High School. As a youth scott...
Ottawa High School to work with police on traffic flow regarding Green Street closure
Starting Monday, July 22, Ottawa’s Green Street and Canal Road from Chapel Street to Old Chicago Road will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians. The road is one of two ways to navigate from Ottawa High School and the city’s East Side Historic District – the other being Main Street across the Fox River.
South Wilmington native, Coal City resident releases novel
Former South Wilmington-area resident Richard Joyce has published a book titled “Spring Valley Is A Mining Town.” It chronicles the struggles between agents of the Spring Valley Coal Company and many of the residents of the coal town in eastern Bureau County during the rip-roaring mining years. As...
Taste of the Illinois Valley set to return Aug. 1 -3
Peru officials are gearing up for The Taste of the Illinois Valley set to return Thursday, Aug. 1, to Centennial Park. The event will feature live music, a fun zone for children, a 50/50 drawing, craft and food vendors. As of July 17, Parks and Recreation Director Adam Thorson said...
Dickinson House in Oglesby to host ice cream social, concert
An ice cream social and concert will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Dickinson House, 440 Dale Ave., Oglesby. There will be an ice cream social and open house at 5 p.m.; live music featuring musicians of the Illinois Valley with classics, pop, polka and patriotic music at 7:30 p.m.; then tours of the Dickinson House at 7:30 p.m.
Streatorland Historical Museum to host program on John E. Williams
David Reed will be giving a presentation on John E. Williams at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Streatorland Historical Museum, 109 E. Elm St. Williams of Streator was a nationally known figure at the turn of the 20th century. He is responsible for many laws and regulations concerning work place safety, and was responsible for bringing unions to the Midwest.
Graves-Hume library in Mendota to host voter registration event
Graves-Hume Public Library, 1401 W. Main St., Mendota, will host a voter registration event from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. To register, the individual must be a citizen of the U.S., be at least 17 year old on or before the next primary election and be at least 18 years old on or before the next general or consolidated election.
Berry Memorial celebrates champions, Hall of Famers
Following last weekend’s Berry Memorial men’s golf tournament, the flight champions and 2024 Richard J. Berry Memorial Golf Association Hall of Fame inductees were honored during a banquet at the site of the final round, the Eastwood in Streator. This year’s two Hall of Fame inductees were Muff...
Kendall’s Coffee to open on Ottawa’s South Side on Monday
It didn’t take Kendall Eslinger long to wake up and smell the coffee. After only a little more than a year working in the coffee industry, Eslinger is making her dream come true of owning her own coffee shop, starting Monday when Kendall’s Coffee in Ottawa will open for business for the first time.
Bureau, La Salle counties to participate in Clean Sweep agrichemicals collection
Residents of 11 Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted agrichemicals for free this year through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s agricultural pesticide Clean Sweep program. A Clean Sweep collection has been scheduled in late summer for Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside...
Nancy Anne Errio-O'Connor
Nancy Anne Errio-O'Connor, age 72, of Hennepin, IL, died peacefully in her home on the morning of Monday, July 15, 2024. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville, IL. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel in Granville, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Pastor Phil Jackson will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hennepin, IL.
Peru Police Make Arrests at Commercial Locations
Peru police have made a number of arrests at commercial locations. On Monday, they were called to the Tou-Rest Motel on Route 6 on a complaint of domestic battery. Antonio Becerra, who lives at the motel, was taken to the La Salle County Jail. On Friday, a homeless woman was...
Rural Earlville man nabbed by TRIDENT Thursday
A rural Earlville man was charged for alleged cocaine trafficking Thursday. TRIDENT agents placed 30-year old Kenneth Hacek under arrest for Illegal Delivery of a Controlled Substance – a class one felony. Hacek was taken into custody after allegedly delivering 3 grams of purported cocaine to someone working with...
OSF Cardiovascular Institute offering specialty Clinics at Peru starting July 22
OSF Heatlhcare's Cardiovascular Institute will add more specialty clinics for the convenience of Illinois Valley residents. Beginning Monday, the 22nd, OSF's Cardiovascular Institute- Peru will open a new office at 920 West Street in Medical Office Building B. Drs. Montevecchi, Donenberg, Thompson and Kawji along with practice providers Traci Keyster,...
Streator Man Given Notice to Appear on Shoplifting Charge
Walmart stores seem to attract alleged shoplifters looking for a quick five-finger discount. It's happened again, this time at the store in Streator. Thursday night at about 7:20, Streator police were called to the Walmart in that city on a complaint of a possible case of retail theft. Eighteen-year-old Quentin...
Collision Saturday in north Peru fatal for unidentified motorcyclist
A two vehicle collision late Saturday morning in Peru was fatal for one driver. Peru Police Chief Sarah Raymond said officers and EMS responded about 10:35 to May Road, about 500 feet east of Route 251. A vehicle had collided with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was unresponsive. Life-saving efforts failed...
Gene W. Brunner
MENDOTA – Gene W. Brunner, 87, of Mendota, passed away peacefully at home, on June 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Holy Cross Church, Mendota with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church with an 8:45 a.m. Rosary. Burial will be at St. Vincent's Cemetery in LaSalle. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.
North Utica Traffic Lights Now Operational
UTICA, N.Y. -- In North Utica, a new traffic signal is now in operation. A new traffic light has been installed on North Genesee Street, but it is still covered up. The State Department of Transportation has activated the signal. The three-color signal is located on North Genesee Street, helping...
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