Illinois Valley police departments partner with Linked-Autism Safety Project

When an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy was reported missing in Peru a few months ago, law enforcement found themselves in the middle of a hectic scene where obtaining info was nearly impossible. Police are working together to
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to help facilitate Streator playground

Melissa Crank of Streator is turning a family tragedy into a project that will benefit children and families in her hometown, but she needs public support to achieve the dream.
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to help facilitate Streator playground

Melissa Crank of Streator is turning a family tragedy into a project that will benefit children and families in her hometown, but she needs public support to achieve the dream.
Photos: Granville hosts Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center

The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center made its way Tuesday to Hopkins Park in Granville. The 320-square-foot mobile classroom features informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity and natural resources.
Student panel a key ingredient at IVCC open houses
A student panel sharing first-hand experiences was well received at Explore IVCC open houses.
Student panel a key ingredient at IVCC open houses
A student panel sharing first-hand experiences was well received at Explore IVCC open houses.
Grow Spring Valley to have fireworks for final Friday Night Market
Grow Spring Valley announced the conclusion of this year’s Friday Night Markets will have a special celebration on Friday, Aug. 16.
La Moille to host Aug. 8 chicken dinner

The La Moille Lions Club, 308 Howard St., will host a chicken dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp dealt 17-7 loss by LumberKings

The visiting Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp suffered a 17-7, seven-inning defeat Monday to another of the collegiate wood-bat Prospect League’s top teams, the host LumberKings.
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp dealt 17-7 loss by LumberKings

The visiting Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp suffered a 17-7, seven-inning defeat Monday to another of the collegiate wood-bat Prospect League’s top teams, the host LumberKings.