North Central Illinois ARTworks Exhibit Opening Reception- Lorena Malm
Dates: Feb. 11, 2022 Times: 6:30PM – 8:30PM Location: North Central Illinois ARTworks, 400 5th Street , Peru , IL 61354 For more info contact: (815) 228-1253 The Opening Reception for Lorena Malm’s Solo Exhibition, Exposure , A Digital
American Red Cross declares “national blood crisis”, donation opportunities in Livingston County
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department is asking residents to donate blood as the American Red Cross has declared a “national blood crisis”. According to the Red Cross, they are experiencing the worst blood
Lee County responders praised for child rescue
DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff sang high praises for those involved in saving a child’s life last December. On December 22nd in Harmon, Illinois, Lee County Deputies were called to a home for a three-year-old boy
Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in December
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced last week that the unemployment rate fell to just 5.3 percent, while adding over 22,000 jobs in December. The state’s unemployment rate was higher than the national unemployment
Health Department urges screening for cervical cancer
OTTAWA —In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the LaSalle County Health Department is urging women to be screened for cervical cancer. During 2021 over 14,000 women in the US were diagnosed with cervical cancer. The LaSalle
Mendota Police demonstrate new firearms training aid
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department demonstrated a new training aid at the City Council meeting Monday Night. DART virtual reality simulation training uses a portable projector and sensors to allow officers to turn any interior room
Income Tax Filing Season Begins Monday
SPRINGFIELD – Individual income tax returns for 2022 will begin to be accepted on Monday by the state and by the Internal Revenue Service. Officials say that if a taxpayer electronically files an error-free return, they should
Mobile home tax bills mailed to LaSalle County residents
OTTAWA – Mobile home tax bills for residents in LaSalle County will be due April 1st. Payment by check should be made out to the “LaSalle County Treasurer” and can be sent or left at the drop
Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging will be accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults age 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or
Area schools collect food items for Hall Food Pantry
PERU – The rivalry on the court was put aside during the Wednesday night basketball game last week between Hall and St. Bede for a different challenge, collecting food items for the Hall Township Food Pantry. The