Welcome Night to be held Tuesday at IVCC

Starting a new school can be intimidating so the staff at Illinois Valley Community College is planning a welcome night Tuesday.  It’s for people who would be starting college in January.

You’ll see people from their admissions and financial aid offices.  You’ll also be able to information on placement testing and counseling appointments.

The Welcome Night starts at 6pm in room C 316.

Five people taken to the hospital after Route 6 crash

Swerving didn’t prevent a crash on Route 6.  Five people were taken to local hospitals Friday night after a two-car crash on Route 6 at the turnoff to Richard Hallett Road or the Utica shortcut.

Police say Gary Cooper of Ottawa swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting a car that was stopped ahead of him.  Police say he hit a car driven by a 17 year old Ottawa girl.

Cooper and the four people in that car had to go to area hospitals.  Police say he might be ticketed.