On May 17, Mark Reddy of Olivet Nazarene University spoke after receiving the ESGR Above and Beyond Award for his support of Army Reserve Maj. Landon Miller's military career. The banquet honored employers throughout the state who have helped their National Guard and Reserve employees serve and defend their communities and the nation. –Photo submitted.

Illinois ESGR Banquet Honors Employers Supporting National Guard/Reserve Employees

June 9, 2024

Brig. Gen. Dan McDonough, Assistant Adjutant General – Air of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, was the keynote speaker for the Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards Banquet, May 17, at the Marriott in Normal. The banquet honored employers throughout the state who have helped…

Alice Tysse recently graduated cum laude from ONU. –Photo submitted.

Alice Tysse Graduates Cum Laude from ONU

May 13, 2024

Alice Tysse graduated cum laude with two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, at the school’s 111th commencement on Saturday, May 11. Her major fields of study were Actuarial Science and Mathematics. She is the daughter of Kimberly (Tysse) Pagel and the late Thomas Tysse, of Peotone. Alice graduated from Chicago…

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Women United Breakfast Returns March 20

February 18, 2024

Eighth annual Women United Breakfast at ONU’s Chalfant Hall in Bourbonnais, March 20. The 2024 Women United Breakfast on Wednesday, March 20, at Olivet Nazarene University, will feature an exciting lineup of local female speakers, sharing their insights on creating space for inclusion, as well as addressing burnout prevention and nurturing one’s well-being in a…

Police Department Bringing Active Shooter Response Training to Area

March 2, 2022

Bradley Police Department and the ALICE Training Institute are working together to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Bourbonnais. The two-day course will be held May 23-24, at the Weber Center at Olivet Nazarene University. This instructor course teaches proactive response option survival strategies for violent critical incidents, ensuring a trauma-informed approach to civilian active threat…

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