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Peru Police Arrest and Citation Report 7/2/2024
Noted defendant was charged with the listed offenses. Noted defendant was charged with the listed offense. Kelsey Ott was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. She was released with citations and a mandatory court date. Case Number 24-10342. Occurred Saturday 06/29/2024 at 6:40pm. Location MONKS AVE.
Peru, Streator Men Locked Up on Battery, Violating Order of Protection Charges
A Peru man has bought himself some trouble. Saturday night just before 7, 49-year-old Eric Hoscheid was arrested for domestic battery at his home. He was taken to the La Salle County Jail. Hoscheid was arrested on the same charge, and at the same place, in March. On Monday night,...
Passionate Pickleball Players Make Plea For More Courts In Peru
Not only is it the fastest-growing sport in the country, pickleball appears to be the fastest growing sport in the Illinois Valley. Members of the Illinois Valley Pickleball Club filled the city council chambers in Peru Monday night, asking for more courts. Club member Tim Shinnick says while the 4 pickleball courts at Washington Park are the best the area has to offer, many days players are waiting 30 to 45 minutes for a court to open up. He says the low cost solution is to paint lines on the 3 tennis courts that are at Washington Park. This would create 6 new pickleball courts.
IVCC unveils art history mural to coincide with college's centennial
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College President Dr. Tracy Morris told an audience gathered on June 25 she hopes a new mural at the C Building entrance inspires students for years to come. During a ceremony dedicating the new art commissioned for the College’s centennial, Morris said, “I hope...
Explore IVCC event planned for July 17
OGLESBY – Prospective students can Explore IVCC at a summer open house on Wednesday, July 17, in the Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. The event begins at 1 p.m. with a panel of students sharing their IVCC experiences. Deans and faculty will be available to discuss majors and offer tours of labs and classrooms, and counselors will be available to discuss academic programs. Participants can enter a raffle to win IVCC gift baskets and IVCC t-shirts will be given away.
Oglesby Finalizing Appropriations Ordinance, Considering Adding a Wednesday Night to Fun Fest
Oglesby commissioners gave Mayor Jason Curran a green light to discuss some adjustments to next year's Summer Fun Fest. Curran was contacted by the company that manages the event, floating the notion of adding a carnival-only night to the start of next year's event, meaning the festival technically would kick off on Wednesday instead of Thursday. This would include a two-hour period designed for those with special needs, and lower-cost passes because of the pared-down offerings on Wednesday night. Commissioners felt that it's worth exploring, if city workers and volunteers are okay with it. They'd also like the contract with the carnival vendor to be looked at with a more critical eye, to ensure the city is getting the best deal possible. And, they agreed that an extra carnival night should not be a noticeable further drain on city resources. Curran will make the call and report back.
Campus First Responder team welcomes new coordinator
After 25 years, Ron Groleau is passing on his 2-way radio and stepping down as coordinator of Illinois Valley Community College’s First Responders volunteer organization. Nick Fish, IVCC’s Emergency Medical Services instructor/coordinator, has been selected as the new coordinator. “It’s just time,” said Groleau, who is the College’s...
Time Running Out To Turn In Nominations For IVCC-LPO Hall Of Fame
After a hiatus and to help celebrate Illinois Valley Community College's 100th Anniversary, the IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame is back to recognize achievements of former students. The Hall was established in 2008 to honor academic, fine arts, athletic, and career achievements displayed by IVCC and LPO former students. There have been 64 individuals and five teams/groups inducted since its inception.
Starved Rock Media Marks "IVCC Day" Monday
For a full century now, students have been receiving an affordable education at Illinois Valley Community College. The state's 2nd oldest public community college has aged gracefully across the road from Starved Rock Media. In appreciation of being our long time neighbor, today has been designated as “IVCC Day” on Starved Rock Media stations.
Wait Continues For Mental Health Exam Results In Ottawa Attempted Murder Case
An attempted murder case in Ottawa won't go to trial anytime soon. Thirty-one-year-old Anthony Brito Jr. of Ottawa appeared in court Tuesday morning. All sides agreed to come back next month for an update on a mental fitness examination. Brito is charged with attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm,...
Undocumented Illinois residents can now get standard driver's licenses
Under provisions of a new law, undocumented residents in Illinois are now eligible to receive four-year driver’s licenses. According to HB 3882, which went into effect July 1, those residents can now receive standard licenses and identification cards instead of the previously issued Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License.
Pritzker Signs Bill to Increase Party Power in Primary Elections
Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on Monday. The legislation, containing several unrelated election measures, passed near the end of the legislature’s spring session on a vote of 68-38 in...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is right around the corner, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email...
Pritzker says he still supports Biden after poor debate performance; some Democrats express concern
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was on the national stage Tuesday night, telling CNN's Kaitlan Collins he still supports President Joe Biden despite his poor debate performance last week."I think that there's a healthy discussion going on within the Democratic Party," Pritzker said. "We tolerate dissent, and we think it's good for democracy to have this conversation. And, you know, for, for me anyway, my word is my bond. You know, I honor my commitments. Joe Biden is going to be our nominee, unless he decides otherwise."ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe president has been facing mounting...
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