IVCC to move commencement outside
OGLESBY – For the first time Illinois Valley Community College will hold their commencement ceremonies outside. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran announced the special change last week. Dr. Holly Novak, a Springfield cardiologist, will be the 2022 commencement
Jesse White Awards Nearly $6 Million to Libraries Focused on Pandemic Recovery
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded nearly $6 million to libraries focused on responding directly to the COVID-19 pandemic by modifying services, transforming spaces and developing resources for their local
Mendota Police waiting on new SUV
MENDOTA – The replacement of Mendota Police Department vehicles will be delayed, with one SUV still not being delivered. At the Monday night Mendota City Council Meeting Police Chief Gregory Kellen said the last of four 2021
Ottawa man facing more charges after search of residence
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man already in custody after a TRI-Dent investigation into drug sales will be facing more charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Ottawa. Authorities say in addition to charges
Two Marines are killed, seven injured in vehicle rollover at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina
Two Marines were killed Wednesday in an accident outside Camp LeJeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, after a military vehicle rolled over. The unit confirmed in a tweet that the seven-ton truck was carrying members of the 2nd Marine
President Biden holds solo formal press conference ahead of 1-year mark in office
President Joe Biden held a formal news conference at the White House on Wednesday, the eve of the one-year anniversary of his inauguration. Wednesday’s session marked just the second time Biden has held a solo formal press
NHL reschedules 98 postponed games; season set to end on time this April 29
On Wednesday, the NHL announced they have rescheduled 98 games that were postponed because of the surge of COVID-19 cases. Of those 98, 95 will be made up during the break in schedule that was initially to
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians fined $50,000 for slapping safety Andrew Adams’ helmet
The NFL has fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians $50,000 for striking Bucs safety Andrew Adams on the helmet during the team’s 31-15 playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Arians said during his news conference on