Oglesby modifies parking restrictions; approves new police union contract
OGLESBY – The Oglesby City Council modified parking restrictions to some streets on Monday. A resolution changed streets originally designated as no parking on both sides to just one side. Portions of Jones Ave, Florence Ave, School
Pre-teen girls arrested after pepper spraying store employees
DEKALB – Two pre-teens were arrested in DeKalb after allegedly spraying employees of a retail store with pepper spray on Sunday. The DeKalb Police Department say they were called to a business in the 2300 block of
Mendota to put some city owned property up for sale
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota will be accepting bids for some property they own around the community. On Monday the Mendota City Council approved moving forward with offering up for sale 1107 3rd Ave, 1402 Lincoln
First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2021
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2021. The CDC confirmed that a Cook County resident in his 80’s who became ill in
Parts of Lake Tahoe closed after chipmunks test positive for plague
https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/positive-plague-tests-results-leads-to-closures-in-south-tahoe/ According to El Dorado County Public Health, plague is naturally present in many parts of California, including higher elevations, and advises to be cautious around animals that can carry it.
Olympic cameraman stopped filming field hockey to focus on a cockroach in the game’s final minutes, baffling fans
pic.twitter.com/gJe8uVBtRt — Perfectly Cut Shots (@PerfectlyShots) July 28, 2021 With just over 5 minutes left in the game and Argentina holding a 1-0 lead, the camera cut to the creepy crawler scuttling across a ledge at the
3 injured after iceberg wall collapses at Titanic Museum Attraction
“Needless to say, we never would have expected an incident like this to occur as the safety of our guests and team members is always top of mind. We take pride in the quality of our maintenance
LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission coming to Peru
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission is extending its services to the Peru area. Outreach Coordinator Lissa Olson announced the news to Peru City Council that Progress Boulevard will be home to their new offices.
LaSalle-Peru High School to require masks indoors
LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru High School announced they will require all students and staff to wear masks while indoors regardless of vaccination status. In an announcement on Facebook, Superintendent Dr. Steven Wrobleski says for the time being
Unveiling of Silo Pathways next Mendota project held; new NCI Artworks Director announced
https://www.facebook.com/ClassicCountryWGLC/videos/2852943764957809 MENDOTA – The unveiling of the plans for the next public art project from NCI Artworks was held in Mendota. Metal panels displaying a depiction of the former Union Depot will be installed on the