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The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming programs and events for November.

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Streator library events set for November

The Mendota Historical Society has extended its exhibition, “Where Our Paths Meet: Journeys to Mendota”, through Dec. 14, at the Hume-Carnegie Museum.

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Mendota Historical Society extends exhibit through Dec. 14

Illinois Valley Community College’s Red Cross Club and Student Nurses Association will sponsor a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the College Gymnasium.

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IVCC to host blood drive Tuesday

The Ottawa City Council approved two agreements involving vehicles for the Police Department during their meeting on Tuesday night.

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Ottawa approves police vehicle agreements

The Friends of Princeton Public Library are having a Fall Book Sale on Nov. 13-15. Over 6,000 quality used books, both hardcover and paperback will be for sale.

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Friends of Princeton Public Library having Fall Book Sale in November

Since shifting his focus from basketball to football, Marian Catholic senior Gavin Neil has become one of the top defensive line prospects in the state. A three-star recruit heading to Boston College,...

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After giving up basketball, Marian Catholic’s Gavin Neil becoming a force on the gridiron

Imagine Dixon with no buildings, no roads, no people … just trees and native grass. The river has no dam and no bridges … just a free-flowing wide stream with many little islands.

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A piece of Dixon history: The ‘exceeding beauty’ of Dixon in the 1830s

The La Salle-Peru and St. Bede volleyball teams won their regular season finales to earn shares of their respective conference titles, plus more results in Thursday's NewsTribune roundup.

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L-P, St. Bede win conference titles in volleyball: Thursday’s NewsTribune roundup

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Several groups in Central Illinois are teaming up and making sure people in need have access to food through the “Farmers Feeding Families” program. Unite…

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Farmers Feeding Families: Raising crops, money for food insecurity in Central IL

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois GOP candidate for Governor Darren Bailey is mourning the loss of four members of his family after they were killed during a helicopter crash Wednesday night. Former…

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Political allies, opponents offer condolences after crash kills four members of Bailey family

Domestic violence investigator coming to Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office

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Domestic violence investigator coming to Macon County State's Attorney's Office

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Macon County State’s Attorney Diane Couri added a new position to her office this year: an investigator solely dedicated to domestic violence cases. Couri said these ca…

Residents Wanting Stronger Response Bring ICE Concerns To Village Board - Journal & Topics Media Group

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Residents Wanting Stronger Response Bring ICE Concerns To Village Board

Ten residents sparked by the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the community the day before demanded a stronger response from local officials during Monday’s (Oct. 20)...

Danville School Board unanimously approves administrator’s dismissal

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Danville School Board unanimously approves administrator's dismissal

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Board of Education voted unanimously to dismiss the Director of Business — effective immediately — at its meeting Wednesday night. Narcissus Ran…

Toll Plaza Work Kicks-Off On Oct. 24; Continues Into November - Journal & Topics Media Group

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Toll Plaza Work Kicks-Off On Oct. 24; Continues Into November

A long-term ramp closure with a posted detour is scheduled to begin this week and continue into November at the Arlington Heights Road Interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) for toll plaza...

ASSUMPTION, Ill. (WCIA) — The Assumption Fire Department responded to a field fire Wednesday afternoon with help from some neighboring agencies. Around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, Assumption firefi…

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Assumption Fire Dept., assisting agencies respond to field fire

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An undercover police officer busted a Taylorville massage parlor employee for allegedly soliciting a sexual act. On Wednesday night, the Taylorville Police Departme…

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Taylorville massage parlor employee arrested, accused of soliciting sex act

Community Spotlight: Mattoon’s United Christian Church hosts Christmas event

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Community Spotlight: Mattoon's United Christian Church hosts Christmas event

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Lana Fuller and Theresa Pullen from the United Christian Church women’s ministry in Mattoon joined WCIA 3’s Taylor Mitchell in the studio to talk about thei…

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Members of the public are asked to avoid the area as crews actively work to fix a gas leak in Taylorville. At 12 p.m., the Taylorville Fire Department notified the …

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Public asked to avoid area during gas leak in Taylorville

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police identified the suspect of a hit-and-run in Effingham that sent a woman to the hospital last month. On Sept. 28 around 11:19 p.m., the Effingham …

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Suspect identified in Effingham scooter vs. golf cart hit-and-run

‘Los Yarderos’ explores lives of Mexican yard workers in the Midwest | Illinois Public Media

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‘Los Yarderos’ explores lives of Mexican yard workers in the Midwest

Here in the Midwest, many of the landscapers who mow our lawns, trim our trees, and rake our leaves are Mexican immigrants. Anthropologist Sergio Lemus writes about his experience with that work, and...

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Local 225 Protests Non-Union Contractor Hired By Glenview For Demolition Work

Local 225 Protests Non-Union Contractor Hired By Glenview For Demolition Work - Journal & Topics Media Group

“Scabby the Rat”, a large inflatable rat that turns up at picket sites, was set up in front of the former Patio Shops on Glenview Road last week to protest a demolition contractor’s lack of union...

When geese became a menace, Moline turned to the ‘Goosinator’ | Illinois Public Media

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When geese became a menace, Moline turned to the ‘Goosinator’

Canada geese are a fact of life in many parts of Illinois. But the creatures can be a safety risk and a danger to public health. We'll talk with the creator of the Goosinator, a device that aims to get...

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Touring notable cemeteries with ‘Mr. Illinois’

Touring notable cemeteries with ‘Mr. Illinois’ | Illinois Public Media

John Kokoris, who styles himself online as "Mr. Illinois," has been to all corners of the 21st state. He lectures on his travels at public libraries, and his latest itinerary suggests a grand tour of...

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Elk Grove Village Celebrates 25th Sister City Anniversary With Delegation

Elk Grove Village Celebrates 25th Sister City Anniversary With Delegation - Journal & Topics Media Group

On the 25th anniversary of Elk Grove Village’s Sister Cities program, delegations from Termini Imerese in the Palermo region of Sicily, Italy, and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico, were in attendance at the...