Littering on highways costs Illinois $6.1 million in 2020
SPRINGFIELD – Last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation spent $6.1 million on litter pickup. With the arrival of spring, IDOT is reminding drivers to not litter, but also to be on the lookout for crews
Car seat safety check this weekend in Mendota
MENDOTA – If you need assistance in installing a child safety seat or want to check to make sure yours is installed properly, the Mendota Police Department will be conducting a free drive-thru check at Schimmer Chevrolet
Male in 70’s is latest COVID-19 related death
OTTAWA – A male in his 70’s is the latest COVID-19 related death in the county, according to the LaSalle County Health Department. This now makes the 286th coronavirus related death in the county since the pandemic
The Carolina Disco Turkeys are the next great baseball team name
The next great baseball team name has arrived! The Carolina Disco Turkeys, whose logo is a mix of baseball and Saturday Night Fever! Check out the logo here!
Mobile home tax bills announced for LaSalle Co. residents
OTTAWA – Mobile home tax bills for residents in LaSalle County are due April 1st. Payment by check should be made out to the “LaSalle County Treasurer” and can be sent or delivered to the county treasurer’s
LaSalle County’s COVID-19 case average fares low
OTTAWA – LaSalle County’s COVID-19 case average is the lowest its been since summer 2020. According to LaSalle County’s coronavirus updates and Studstill Media data, the county’s recent 7-day case average of 14 cases has not
DUMB CRIMINAL OF THE DAY: Mom Goes to Daughter’s School Wearing Boxing Glove and Fights a Child
WHAT’S GOOD?: 75-year-old Chinese woman who fought off attacker gives $900,000 GoFundMe to combat racism
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One person injured in vehicle crash on Route 6 in Marseilles
MARSEILLES – One person is injured after a vehicle accident involving a car and semi-tractor trailer on Route 6n in Marseilles on Wednesday. According to the Marseilles Police Department, just before 5 p.m., a vehicle driven by