One year since first case of COVID-19 discovered in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – It was one year ago that the pandemic first arrived in LaSalle County. A teen was the first reported case, according to the LaSalle County Health Department. Since then, over 10,000 residents have tested positive
Old Utica bridge imploded Thursday
UTICA – With a thunderous boom the old bridge over the Illinois River in Utica was imploded Thursday morning. Crews detonated the metal framed structure, built in the early sixties just before 8 AM. Illinois 178
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Teenager makes tiny bowties for shelter dogs to help them look cute for adoption
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for March 18th: Darius Brown was eight-years-old when his older sister, Dazhai, taught him how to sew a bow tie. He put his skill to good use after discovering that hundreds of
DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE DAY: Car Thief Stops to Help Someone with a Flat Tire, and They Steal His Stolen Car
LaSalle County Health Department reminding residents to check email for COVID-19 vaccination appointments this week
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reminding residents to check your email regarding COVID-19 vaccination sign-up. Please Check Your Email If: If you are 65 years and older AND registered in January, February, or March
A Company Is So Mad at a Guy for Quitting, His Last Paycheck Comes as 500 Pounds of Pennies Covered in Oil
NC WWII hero’s medals tossed in dumpster, returned to family
Someone Used a Photo of Jim from “The Office” on a Fake ID to Commit Unemployment Fraud
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Streator council announces plans to clean up the city
STREATOR – The city of Streator will be starting up a clean-up campaign. City Manager Dave Plyman announced the “Clean-Up Streator” Campaign at Wednesday’s city council meeting. The campaign’s mission is to make special efforts