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Illinois Valley Community College offering free session on ISO quality management systems standards

By Brent Zell | Jan 4, 2018

Illinois Valley Community College will host a free session related to quality management systems Jan. 19 in Room CTC124 in IVCC's Business Training Center.

Illinois Valley Community College course to focus on automatic transmissions

By Brent Zell | Jan 3, 2018

Automobile hobbyists, automotive technicians or those who want to learn more about automotive technology can check out an automotic transmission course being offered at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC).

Childbirth classes set at Illinois Valley Community Hospital

By Brent Zell | Jan 2, 2018

Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) in Peru is offering a free series of classes on prepared childbirth for soon-to-be mothers.

Ottawa slates free disposal of Christmas trees

By Brent Zell | Dec 29, 2017

With Christmas over, Christmas trees will need disposing;and the city of Ottawa again will provide a way for residents to do that for free.

CPR class aimed at Peru-area health-care workers

By Brent Zell | Nov 13, 2017

CPR classes designed for Peru-area health-care workers, including doctors, paramedics and respiratory therapists, as well as lifeguards, nursing students and certified nursing assists will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Center for Rehabilitation and Aquatics, 925 West St., Peru.

Sandwich Park preps annual Festival of Trees, craft show

By Brent Zell | Oct 14, 2017

The Sandwich Park District's Festival of Trees and Holiday Lane Craft Show are set for Dec. 2-3, the district's Facebook page announced recently.

Spain on hand as Walmart offers $301,000 to help Illinois' hungry

By Brent Zell | Oct 14, 2017

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) took part in a grant-check presentation to the Peoria division of the Midwest Food Bank recently, according to a press release.

Bivins adds name to GOP list pulling Rauner support in wake of abortion measure

By Brent Zell | Oct 2, 2017

Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) has joined a growing list of Republicans pulling their support from Gov. Bruce Rauner's re-election bid after the governor signed legislation that expands funding for abortion coverage.

Welter explains reasons for backing school funding reform bill

By Brent Zell | Sep 6, 2017

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) voted for the state school funding bill because of its equal treatment and the reduction of unfunded mandates, according to his website.

Peru's Sears store slated to close in October

By Brent Zell | Jul 10, 2017

Peru's Sears store is one of the latest casualties of the retail giant's closure plans, Business Insider recently reported.

Ballers can get their game on at IVCC's summer camp

By Brent Zell | May 29, 2017

Basketball players in grades three through eighth can get some high-level coaching from the Illinois Valley Community College men's team June 26-29, the school announced recently.

Streator opens registration for annual 'Run for Glory'

By Brent Zell | May 21, 2017

Runners will be hitting the streets of Streator on July 1 when the city hosts it 4th Americas Best 5K Run For Glory on July 1, the city announced recently.

Cardboard-boat races, Nerf-battle camp on the way in Streator

By Brent Zell | May 15, 2017

The Streator YMCA will have two big events for youth in the month of July.

Hall girls basketball coach keeps piling up victories and honors

By Brent Zell | May 12, 2017

Brian Holman is almost as good at earning coaching honors as he is at coaching.

Runners, walkers can register for annual Streator event

By Brent Zell | May 8, 2017

Runners have three weeks to get ready for the 24th annual Streator Family YMCA Memorial Day 5K Race on May 29.

Free water-safety program coming soon at Illinois Valley YMCA

By Brent Zell | May 7, 2017

The Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru will hold “Safety Around the Water” classes beginning in June, according to the organization's online program guide.

Illinois Valley pitcher gets a grip, grows into triple threat

By Brent Zell | May 5, 2017

Ross Weber changed up his pitching repertoire this season — literally.

LaSalle Speedway gets set for annual Shootout

By Brent Zell | May 1, 2017

Crowds and cars will be roaring at the LaSalle Speedway when the 12th Annual Lucas Oil Spring Shootout takes place on May 18, the raceway website announced recently.

Ottawa finally stops wrestling with losing streak

By Brent Zell | Apr 30, 2017

The Ottawa High School wrestling program brought home its first postseason championship since 1973 by beating rival La Salle-Peru, MyWebTimes.com reported recently.