IDPH provides swimming safety tips for the holiday weekend
SPRINGFIELD – Whether at the beach, on the lake, or in a swimming pool, the Illinois Department of Public Health offers the following safety precautions for recreation this upcoming holiday weekend. They say you should always supervise
July is extreme heat safety month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of heat cramps, heat illness,
July is the peak month for fires related to grilling
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe grilling habits this summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire
Photos: Streator Independence Day parade
The Streator Independence Day parade made its way through downtown Streator on Sunday. The parade was one of several activities Saturday and Sunday provided by the volunteer-led Streator Fest Committee during its Liberty Fest.
Streator High School names students of the year for 2022-2023
Streator High School honored its students of the year for the 2022-2023 school year recently.
IVCC hosts Camp Kindness
Camp Kindness attendees gather for a group photo after spending time on team building, civic mindedness and character building in the community with students from the Lighted Way joining the campers at Illinois Valley Community College.
Pick up no-churn ice cream kits at Reddick Library in Ottawa
Reddick Library in Ottawa will be sharing supplies needed to make homemade no-churn ice cream in its latest monthly adult kit beginning Monday, July 3.
Streator library to host Hello Kitty scavenger hunt, literature week
The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., will be hosting a Hello Kitty and friends scavenger hunt throughout the week of July 3.
VAC to host spaghetti dinner Aug. 17 to benefit Meals on Wheels
Voluntary Action Center will host its 16th annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale Fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Oglesby Elks Lodge, 800 E Walnut St.
La Salle camp to help youth handle pressure, make good choices
The University of Illinois Extension and 4-H is offering an opportunity for youth, ages 8-12, to attend a camp and have some positive, informative, discussions and activities on how to handle these pressures and make good choices