Ottawa RN honored by OSF Saint Elizabeth
OTTAWA – An Ottawa RN has been honored by OSF Saint Elizabeth with DAISY award. This week it was announced that Jennifer Towne was honored for her extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care. Towne is a Charge
IVCC will host a virtual scholarship workshop Tuesday
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Admissions office hosts a Virtual Scholarship Workshop at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. The free session will cover the 2021-22 IVCC Foundation scholarship application, essay guidelines and common grammar and punctuation
IVCC to offer Cannabis Dispensary Agent/Patient Care Specialist Program
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will be offering a Cannabis Dispensary Agent/Patient Care Specialist program in two six-week sessions on main campus. The program prepares individuals for both medical and recreational cannabis markets
Man arrested in connection with Peoria woman’s death
PEORIA – A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Peoria woman whose body was found Thursday. According to the Peoria Police Department, 42-year-old Christopher J. Sanders has been arrested for First Degree
7,042 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 95 deaths
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,042 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 95 additional deaths on Friday. – Adams County: 1 male 70s, 1
Pritzker administration invests over $3 million in support to help small businesses access federal assistance programs
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on Friday, new investments by the State of Illinois to help more small businesses access federal COVID-19 emergency programs. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will direct a
Two COVID-19 deaths, 56 new cases in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of two additional COVID-19 related deaths and 56 new coronavirus cases in LaSalle County on Friday. The individuals are a male in his 80’s and a female
Anonymous donors pays of $95,000 worth of medical bills at Kansas hospital
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for January 22nd: A pair of anonymous donors made a big contribution to several patients at Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kansas by paying off their medical bills. The total contribution
Woodland; Northlawn students wins Illinois American Water art honor
STREATOR – Area students were honored in the annual art contest held by Illinois American Water. Entries from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students from across the state were judged with 15 winners being selected Thursday. Kaydee