More charges for man arrested after Mendota pursuit
MENDOTA – The man already facing charges after allegedly fleeing Mendota Police is reportedly wanted out of state on drug charges. The Mendota Police Department say that 38-year-old Joshua N. Hamrick is a Fugitive From Justice after
Two more DeKalb County residents die from COVID-19 related complications
DEKALB – Two additional individuals in DeKalb County have died from COVID-19 related complications, the health department reported. With the addition of these individuals, a resident in their 70’s and another in their 80’s, there have now
No new COVID-19 deaths reported in LaSalle County Friday
OTTAWA – No coronavirus related deaths were reported in LaSalle County on Friday for the first time since the previous Sunday. The LaSalle County Health Department also confirmed 26 additional positive cases, and that a previously reported
Over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that 30 counties in the state, including Bureau, are at a warning level for coronavirus. The IDPH states that a county enters a warning level when two or
Sterling man arrested after Mendota pursuit
MENDOTA – A high speed pursuit Thursday afternoon in Mendota ended off road south of the city with a Sterling man facing numerous charges. Mendota Police say around 4:45 PM they attempted to stop a black Porsche
Shelter dogs spent National Dog Day picking new toys out of a room
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for August 28th: ASPCA decided to do something special for their dogs on National Dog Day earlier this week… They released the dogs in a room full of toys and treats and
IDPH update – more deaths at LaSalle County care facilities
SPRINGFIELD – In the Friday update from the Illinois Department of Public Health, they disclosed that more area long term care facilities have had deaths related to COVID-19. In the last seven days there have been four
Remote learning at District 289 in Mendota extended through September 18th
MENDOTA – Mendota K-8th grade students will be spending a few more weeks learning from home. District 289 Superintendent Dr. Kristen School on Friday announced that remote learning for all students will continue through at least September
Cooler weather and storms on the way
PRINCETON – A strong cold front will move through the area Friday afternoon and evening and with it the potential for severe weather. The National Weather Service predicts that if heat builds through the day, we could
Employment rebounding in North Central Illinois
OTTAWA – The local unemployment rate is on the mend as the economy continues to rebound from layoffs and reduced spending by consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Department of Employment Security released the latest