Spring Valley homes involved in fire

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At least two houses on the 100 block of East Caroline Street in Spring Valley were involved in a fire Saturday morning. Firefighters from several departments responded to the scene at about 11 a.m. Saturday. Crews still

395 students graduate IVCC in spring 2023

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A total of 395 spring graduates earned 520 degrees and certificates at Illinois Valley Community College. Watch the 57th annual commencement ceremony video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ-hFiH6rmo on the IVCCEagles YouTube channel. Graduates, listed by hometown with their degrees

Peru Rescue Station receives $87,000 grant for 2 new boats

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Two new boats are ready to assist the Peru River Rescue teams in a variety of emergencies on the Illinois and Vermilion rivers. The rescue team launched its new RescueOne connector boats with specialized capabilities Thursday. Lt.

Starved Rock postal stamp to be released June 13

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A stamp of Starved Rock State Park’s own La Salle Canyon waterfall will be released Tuesday, June 13. The canyon waterfall is one of 12 waterfalls featured in the United States Postal Service’s set of waterfall stamps.