Closures with detours in Ransom next week
RANSOM – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that IL Route-170 at the railroad tracks near Ransom will be closed beginning April 23rd. IDOT says the closures are due to the removal and replacement of a bridge over
Marseilles PD joins neighborhood watch app
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department joined a digital neighborhood watch program. “Neighbors by Ring” is an app where residents can get real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and law enforcement. According to Marseilles Police, they
Wage increase for non-union employees of Mendota in 2020
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota passed an ordinance to increase wages for non-union employees. Finance Chairman John Holland says all non-union employees will receive a 2 percent increase for the fiscal year 2020. Currently, minimum wage is
Know the difference between severe weather watches vs. warnings
PERU – Spring has sprung, which means severe weather season is fast approaching. During this time, thunderstorm, tornado, flood warnings and watches can be expected. According to the National Weather Service during a thunderstorm or tornado watch,
Summer Road Construction to Cause Possible Delays
OTTAWA – Many area highways are going to be seeing construction crews once again this summer, with large resurfacing work planned over the next few months. IDOT announced that Illinois Route 251 from Shooting Park Road to