IVCC requiring health insurance for student athletes

 Good grades and talent won’t be the only requirements for student athletes at Illinois Valley Community College; officials would like them to also have health insurance. Starting with the fall semester, student-athletes will be required to carry primary insurance, which may include a parent’s insurance.

          School officials will be preparing a packet of information regarding health insurance options for student athletes and all interested students. District insurance agents should provide information on basic health insurance plans to Associate Vice President for Student Services Tracy Morris.

Gun related charges for La Salle man

An investigation into domestic violence led to gun charges for a man in La Salle.  Police say Lee Morton had a gun and ammunition without having a FOID card.  Morton was also arrested for domestic battery after cops were called to his apartment Thursday night.  Morton was being held in the La Salle County Jail.

Smoke Alarm Evacuates Ladd Grade School

Ladd Grade School was evacuated this morning after a fire scare.

Around 9:45 students were taken to the Ladd Fire Station as firefighters and police responded to a fire alarm at the grade school.  Fire officials say it turned out to be steam coming out of the school’s utility room.

No one was injured and classes resumed as scheduled.