Black Bros. Co. donation expands IVCC manufacturing, CAD equipment

A $30,000 contribution by Mendota-based Black Bros. Co. has helped Illinois Valley Community College to expand and upgrade its computer aided design and manufacturing labs.
No shooting in Ottawa, despite initial call, police say

There was no late-night shooting Thursday at the Ravlin Congregate Center, Ottawa police said in a Friday news release.
No shooting in Ottawa, despite initial call, police say

There was no late-night shooting Thursday at the Ravlin Congregate Center, Ottawa police said in a Friday news release.
College signing: Seneca’s Kysen Klinker to hit the gridiron for Aurora University

Seneca’s Kysen Klinker has signed on to continue his education and football career at Aurora University.
College signing: Seneca’s Kysen Klinker to hit the gridiron for Aurora University

Seneca’s Kysen Klinker has signed on to continue his education and football career at Aurora University.
Guest column: Collaboration key to moving the needle on conservation

Environmental challenges have always driven innovation and advancement in agriculture.
Guest column: Collaboration key to moving the needle on conservation
Environmental challenges have always driven innovation and advancement in agriculture.
Best scenic drives in Illinois

It’s time to hit the road! Take a look at this list of the best scenic drives in Illinois using data from Tripadvisor.
La Salle County deputies to get new dash cameras that read license plates

La Salle County sheriff’s deputies are getting new dash cameras – 35 of them in all – that will include the ability to automatically read and process licenses plates.
Megan Moroney releases title track from new album “Am I Okay?”

Megan Moroney officially dropped the first single from her new album, the title track to “Am I Okay?” Moroney’s sophomore effort Am I Okay? debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 upon his release last month,