Illinois Valley makes Central States title game; La Salle 10s softball 2nd in state

Write off hospital bills? Lawmakers are working on it

Have you written big checks to the hospital recently? Hold on to the carbons: the day may be coming when you can write those costs off when filing your state taxes.

Hemp grant deadline this Friday for Mendota-area hemp farms

The company is asking interested farmers to submit a Memorandum of Understanding to help improve the chances that the USDA Conservation Innovation Grant is awarded.

Immanuel Lutheran Church hosting American Red Cross blood drive

Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 1-6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at its location at 415 S East St. in Earlville.

What caused Peru sewer backups? City still working on it

Why did sanitary sewers back up in some Peru neighborhoods? Workers still are trying to get to the bottom of it. There’s more work to be done.

Foundation awards 13 scholarships to 21 graduates in three counties

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently held a reception to honor its scholarship recipients Monday, June 22.