Oregon Planning Commission says no to variance for fire station addition
Oregon Fire Protection District’s request for a zoning variance to expand its fire station in the city’s River Front Commercial District will not have a recommendation for approval when it goes to the City Council for a
Canada Goose Goosed By Arrow
A wildlife photographer in Canada saved a goose that had an arrow stuck in its butt for over half-a-year. He saw it over the summer and decided he was saving it no matter what. He tried to catch it
Dixon County Market Hope Bag Drive collects $13,833 for Dixon Food Pantry
Dixon County Market customers bought bags, filled with stable food items, for $6.99. Those bags were then donated to the pantry along with the money collected.
La Salle council agrees to donate $1,000 to Illinois Valley Food Pantry
After more than a month of negotiations the city of La Salle will donate $1,000 to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry with the promise to revisit the amount during budget planning in the spring.
New cafe, More, thriving in new Ottawa location
More, the Ottawa version of the popular Streator cafe More on Main, is already sporting a loyal clientele.
New cafe, More, thriving in new Ottawa location
More, the Ottawa version of the popular Streator cafe More on Main, is already sporting a loyal clientele.
Dixon car dealership owner to be honored in New Orleans this weekend
TIME has announced the nomination of Rick Curia of Ken Nelson Auto Group, Dixon, for its 2025 Dealer of the Year award. He will be honored by the National Automobile Dealers Association in New Orleans on Saturday,
Swing into Stage 212 in La Salle for ‘Tarzan’
There are complicated shows that scare off community theater companies. “West Side Story” and “A Chorus Line,” for example, are tricky to stage. But when has Stage 212 in La Salle ever shrunk from a challenge?
From HVAC to new track, Sterling schools finalizing 2025 facility plan project list
The district also is looking a few years down the road at Jefferson and Franklin schools’ needs and the creation of safety vestibules that will enhance security.
Strong winds increase in LA area as two new wildfires prompt evacuations in San Diego County
Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County (south of Los Angeles) early Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders, school closures and power shutoffs, while officials in Los Angeles remain on high alert amid strong winds and extreme dry