“See Something, Say Something” Authorities remind students to share school safety concerns
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency are reminding students and community members about a new program to help improve school safety in Illinois. Safe2Help Illinois is a information sharing platform that is available 24/7. Students can
Lori Tipton scholarship to aid future teachers
OGLESBY – A new scholarship has been created to honor an area teacher who passed away in September. Family and friends of the late Lori Tipton of Dalzell are creating an Illinois Valley Community College Foundation scholarship
Support your local student music fest this Christmas with a singing telegram
STREATOR – Poco a Poco is hosting its first-ever fundraiser, a Christmas Singing Telegram. Folks have until midnight Saturday to buy a special video message professionally recorded and sung by Executive Director and professional mezzo-soprano Kate
Scientists Developed a Questionnaire to Identify Whether Your Cat Is a Psychopath
The questionnaire asks for information about how adventurous your cat is when exploring, how it reacts to danger, how it responds to other cats, whether or not it needs constant stimulation, and how well it follows house
Otters attack British man in Singapore park
He said they lunged at him, biting his ankles, legs and buttocks and causing him to fall over. “I actually thought I was going to die – they were going to kill me,” he added
Construction projects coming to IVCC
OGLESBY – Commitment to an ag classroom building and dental lab renovations were part of Illinois Valley Community College board action Thursday. The board committed to matching 20 percent of the $4.4 million needed for
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office K9 to get body armor
SYCAMORE- The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office K9 Maverick will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. will provide the vest that is sponsored