IVCC seeking manufacturing academy

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OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is exploring an opportunity to enhance its manufacturing course offerings, President Jerry Corcoran announced at Thursday’s board meeting. Corcoran said IVCC is considering joining a consortium of community colleges representing more

LaSalle County sees 6 more COVID-19 deaths

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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of 6 additional COVID-19 related deaths, individuals in their 50’s, 80’s, and 90’s. There have now been a total of 173 COVID-19 related deaths since the start of

190 new COVID-19 related deaths in Illinois Friday

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the fourth highest daily coronavirus related death count since the start of the pandemic. 190 deaths were reported throughout the state along with 9,420 new confirmed and probable

Dixon man killed in Lee County crash

DIXON – A Dixon man is dead after a rural two vehicle crash in Lee County on Thursday afternoon.  According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, they were called around 3:30 PM to the intersection of Timber