Belle is a little compact cutie who loves to go for short walks and absolutely loves to snuggle! She’s got a beautiful smile and is ready for her forever home! Come meet Belle during IVAR adoption hours Wednesdays 5 to 7 or Sundays 12 to 2 – at Illinois Valley Animal Rescue – 815-224-0061
Ottawa fire deemed accidental electrical
OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Fire Department was called to a home in the 1400 block of West LaFayette Street at 6:35 PM on April 5th, 2023 for a report of a house with visible smoke and flames.
Peru Aldermanic races settled
PERU – The Peru Alderman seat races were settled last night in the consolidated election. Incumbant Jeffrey Ballard retained his 1st Ward spot, while Dave Waldorf failed to keep his, losing to Rick O’Sadnick for the 3rd
At least 1 person is dead after historic St. Louis rainfall results in flash flooding and evacuations
At least one person is dead after historic rain fell on St. Louis, Missouri overnight Monday through Tuesday, leading to widespread flash flooding that left St. Louis motorists stranded and residents evacuating their homes. According to the
President Biden discusses $22 billion investment in virtual meeting with South Korea’s SK Group
Due to his ongoing recovery from his COVID-19 diagnosis, President Joe Biden met virtually on Tuesday with representatives of the South Korean conglomerate SK Group to introduce $22 billion of new investment in manufacturing. The White House
Lighting Strike Injured 2 People at Sheridan Fireworks
A lighting strike prior to the fireworks in Sheridan Wednesday night inured two people. Witnesses say the victims were an adult male and a small child. The two were at the ball field when the lighting strike
Singapore teen granted asylum
An immigration judge in Chicago has granted asylum to a Singapore teen whose online posts criticizing his government landed him in jail. Judge Samuel Cole issued a 13-page decision Friday saying Amos Yee established he’s suffered past
Police Video Released
The Chicago agency that investigates suspected police misconduct cases has released more than 300 video clips along with emergency recordings and police reports. The videos include the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect outside an electronics store,
