Community transmission of COVID-19 remains low in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The Community Transmission rating of LaSalle County remains low according to the Centers for Disease Control, however some neighboring counties still are in the high risk category. In the last week the number of
Winter storm blasts northern Illinois
CHICAGO – A winter storm warning continues across north central Illinois through 6 AM Saturday, as a blast of snow and high winds will create dangerous wind chills and poor visibility. Snow totals are expected to
Individual involved in October shooting in Lee County captured after manhunt
KEWANEE – A man who authorities say was shot in the throat during an altercation in Lee County in October was taken into custody in Henry County on a felony warrant for escape. The Lee County
State Police warn motorists to refrain from travel during storm
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police is asking the motoring public to stay off the roadways for the next couple of days during the severe winter weather. If travel is absolutely necessary, allow enough time for
Dangerous wind chills predicted for winter storm
CHICAGO- The winter storm that has already caused Winter Storm Warnings to be issued across North Central Illinois through 6 AM Saturday will bring dangerous windchills late Thursday and all day Friday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt
ComEd cautions winter storm could cause service disruptions
CHICAGO – The severe winter weather moving across the midwest may cause power outages. That’s according to ComEd, who is already preparing to tackle any issues that may arise by getting equipment and additional crews in
Red Cross Smoke Detector credited with saving a life in Streator
STREATOR – A Red Cross Smoke Detector that was installed by Streator Firefighters as part of a community safety program has been credited with saving a life. Around 4:45 AM on Wednesday the Streator Fire Department was
Man charged in LaSalle church artifact theft
LASALLE – A religious artifact was reportedly stolen and one man is facing charges after an incident that occurred Wednesday in LaSalle. The LaSalle Police Department say they received a report of an individual entering The
Pres. Biden and Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy meet at White House as U.S. pledges $1.85B in aid
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met the White House on Wednesday for a meeting and presented a united front against Russia, with Biden announcing an additional $1.85 billion in support for Ukraine with more military
One 5-month-old twin found, other twin missing after kidnapping by homeless woman in Ohio
Police in Columbus, Ohio, have located one of two twin infants abducted from a parking lot on Monday night, but are issuing an urgent plea for the public’s help in locating the suspect, a homeless woman, and the