IVCC announces new scholarship to honor Granville couple
OGLESBY – An Illinois Valley Community College scholarship has been created in memory of Joyce and Clarence Epley, formerly of Granville. The Epley’s daughter Jackie and husband Steven of Washington, D.C. and The Villages, Fla., created
Olympic Swimmer Missy Franklin’s dad received a kidney from another Olympic swimmer
Olympic Swimmer, Missy Franklin Johnson who competed and took home gold in 2012 and 20016 put a request out for her dad who desperately needed a kidney. That is when the request came across social media
Dangerous wind chills to continue through Christmas Eve
OTTAWA – The dangerous wind chills will continue across north central Illinois through Christmas Eve. The west winds will continue to gust at times up to 30 mph, blowing snow and making visibility at times difficult for
Bear fatally shot at Jacksonville Florida zoo after escaping and attacking zookeeper
Staff at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fatally shot an American black bear after the animal escaped its exhibit and “engaged with a zookeeper behind the scenes.” The bear’s name was Johnny, and he was 5 years
Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of frozen pipe prevention tips ahead of winter storm
STREATOR – Frigid weather, with life-threatening conditions, is upon North Central Illinois and homeowners are reminded to give proper care to pipes to prevent freezing this weekend. According to Illinois American Water, its important to eliminate
Area facilities open as warming centers this weekend
CHICAGO – A winter storm warning continues across north central Illinois through 6 AM Saturday, as a blast of snow and high winds will create dangerous wind chills and poor visibility causing the potential for life-threatening situations. Area
Former Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman dies at 31 after battling rare cancer
Former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman, who won a Super Bowl alongside quarterback Peyton Manning in 2016, died after battling a rare form of cancer. He was 31. Hillman’s family wrote in a statement posted on his Instagram account.
Top 10 Christmas Vacations
https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-christmas-vacations/ Where will your travels for the holidays take you? 10. Vienna 9. Quebec City 8. Honolulu Oahu 7. Jerusalem 6. Tromso 5. Salzburg 4. Maldives 3. Aspen 2. Rome 1. Prague
State Police honor Scott’s Law Day
SPRINGFIELD – Motorists are reminded they should move over for vehicles on the shoulder every year on this date in Illinois. Scott’s Law Day is every December 23rd in honor of Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago