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The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved two vehicle purchases that will expand skills for truck driver trainees and automotive students. 

A familiar voice is taking over as leader of the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.

Ameren Illinois has announced the completion of the La Salle Link Project. The long-discussed initiative features an 11-mile, 138-kilovolt transmission line connecting the Oglesby Corbin substation to an existing substation near Utica.

Last year, the state announced plans to invest $18 million to improve trails, bridges, and stairs at Starved Rock State Park. That plan is officially being carried out.

The Business Training Center at IVCC is offering customized programs to help keep area businesses competitive.

A large manufacturing employer in Princeton is ceasing operations in 2026.

Hennepin Mayor Quentin J. Buffington spoke while dedicating the “Grazing Cattle”, a public art sculpture, on Saturday. The unveiling and dedication of the sculpture was a part of a two-part ceremony, as the official opening of the Kevin Coleman bridge to the wetlands.

“Public art has a unique way of enriching our environment,” Buffington. “It tells our story, brightens our spaces and inspires connection and conversation.”

Amazon announced Tuesday it had opened its new last-mile delivery facility in Ottawa, bringing in jobs while speeding up deliveries across the Illinois Valley.

Construction on the 50,800-square-foot facility on the east side of town began in October 2024 to enhance delivery speed and efficiency throughout the region.