OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby is imploring residents to treat its micro food pantry with care. Earlier this week the city reported vandalism as well as expired foods left in the food pantry located at Oglesby City Hall. Officials say if the vandalism continues the pantry will be locked after hours. According to feedingamerica.org , foods to avoid donating are items needing refrigeration, expired foods, leftovers, foods with packaging concerns, and baked goods.
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February 2, 2021
Oglesby Police Department – Trident Office – Studstill Media File Photo
OGLESBY – Officer Randy Slimko Leininger was sworn in Monday night as the newest member of the Oglesby Police Department. Commissioner of Public Property, Parks, Ambulance, Fire, Human Resources Carrie Lijewski gave the oath of office to Leininger in front of the Mayor and the Oglesby City Council. Commissioner Lijewski also announced that the Oglesby Police Department has earned a Federal Use of Force certification from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The department has 4 full-time patrol officers and 10 part-time officers.
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