City of Streator eyes property for a canoe launch
STREATOR – The city of Streator is pursuing property near the Vermillion River for a potential canoe launch. Approximately 11.7 acres of land located at the intersection of Oakley Avenue and the Vermillion River recently
Area counties see population drop in latest census figures
CHICAGO – Illinois has lost population over the past decade, and many people in area counties have moved elsewhere. According to the recently released 2020 data by the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois’ overall population had shrunk by
Illinois River no longer under “Do Not Eat” fish advisory
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that fish from the Illinois River are deemed edible for the first time since the 1970’s. An updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters, including
Reddick Mansion to host “Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa”
OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association is bringing back its “Architectural and Historical Scavenger Hunt of Ottawa” this Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Mansion. Hosted by RMA board member Steve Novario, the scavenger hunt will begin