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Illinois Valley Morning Update

Streator adds new ambulance to improve response times

The Streator Fire Department has added a third ambulance to its fleet in an effort to improve service response times during periods of high demand.

By Bill Freskos●

La Salle-Peru Agriculture Building won’t open until August

La Salle-Peru High School’s Agriculture Building won’t be ready until Aug. 1, Interim Superintendent Ingrid Cushing announced Wednesday.

By Mathias Woerner●

La Salle man gets 5 years for carrying gun as convicted felon

Jerron Fisher was shot in La Salle and, yes, he was carrying a gun – a no-no for a convicted felon. But did he return fire? And did he flee the state? A judge seemed to give him the benefit of a few douts.

By Tom Collins●

Historical covers for April 23: The aftermath of the Utica tornado

As Shaw Media commemorates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 23

By John Sahly●

Enjoy tears with River Valley Players in ‘Steel Magnolias’

Going to see River Valley Players later this month? Bring a few Kleenex. You’re going to need them.

By Tom Collins●