Aughenbaugh to be next Superintendent of Mendota High School
MENDOTA- It was announced that Mendota High School principal Denise Aughenbaugh will become the next Superintendent in the summer of 2023. Aughenbaugh has been with MHS since 2004. Current Superintendent Jeff Prusator informed WGLC of the
Two injuries after Monday evening head on crash closes 251 bridge
PERU – The Route 251 bridge was closed for over an hour after a head-on crash injured two. The Peru Police say as many as five vehicles were involved after a southbound vehicle reportedly drove head-on
Mendota approves donation for July 4th Fireworks
MENDOTA – Mendota City Council approved a $6,700 donation to the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce at Monday night’s meeting. The city normally donates $1,500 to the Chamber of Commerce for fireworks and $5,200 for the Sweet
DeKalb County announces 15 new coronavirus cases
DEKALB – The Dekalb County Health Department reported an additional 15 positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday. There have been 509 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the county since the start of the pandemic, as well
Livingston County reports no active COVID-19 cases
PONTIAC – Livingston County’s Health Department announced that the county is currently free of active coronavirus cases. LCHD has received 2,006 COVID-19 tests since the start of the pandemic with 37 of those confirmed positive. Although two
Two strangers rescue woman from sinking car
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for June 15th: Last week, around 4:50 a.m. on his way to work, Daniel Miranda witnessed something he could only describe as “horrific.” He saw a car go out of control, hit
IDPH announces lowest daily confirmed COVID cases since end of March
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 473 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Monday. This is the lowest number of daily confirmed cases since March 29th. With this, they also announced 19
Five additional COVID-19 cases recovered in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – Three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 were announced in LaSalle County on Monday. These cases, three males in their teens, 30’s, and 50’s, are recovering in isolation. This brings the county total of confirmed coronavirus
Tractor-trailer crashes through Peru building after leaving I-80
PERU – A tractor trailer crashed through an empty building off of May Road in Peru Monday morning after the driver reportedly had what was described as a medical issue. Peru Fire Chief Jeff King said the