California woman has fostered 81 infants in 34 years
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for April 26th: The struggle to care for one, even two children is real. Now imagine over 80. Linda Owens in Hayward, California has cared for 81 infants in 34 years as
Live entertainment venue coming to Streator’s Main Street
STREATOR – The old Ritchie Furniture building in Streator is to be transformed into a live performance venue. Resident Siobhan Elias made an announcement to the city council that she and her husband Kevin plan to
Man with 35 girlfriends busted for fraud over birthday gifts
Local treasure hunter helps family in Massachusetts find hidden money
Animal control officer coaxes ducklings out of drain with mother duck cell phone sounds
Spaces still available for Pfizer and Moderna vaccine clinic at IVCC this week
OGLESBY – Appointments are still available for the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday and the Moderna vaccine clinic on Thursday at Illinois Valley Community College, hosted by the LaSalle County Health Department. Residents must be 16 years
Chris Janson Tried to Put Out His House Fire with Buckets of Water
Marseilles Fire Chief to retire at end of month
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Fire Chief will be retiring at the end of the month. In a statement on social media, Chief Michael Garrison said he was thankful for all the congratulations and well wishes. He
Blood drive in Streator on Thursday
STREATOR – While the demand for blood remains constant year-round, currently, the need for donors is especially high. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m until 3 p.m., Thursday,
County unemployment rates remain high
SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment rates remained steady in March according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County remains the highest in unemployment locally at 7.3% but remains low from 8.5% at the start of