La Salle Police Chief announces October retirement plans
La Salle Police Chief announces October retirement plans
Reddick Library in Ottawa to host crafts, cooking and games July 14–19
Rock Falls athlete paralyzed at Sterling High School track meet files lawsuit against schools, park district
A Rock Falls High School athlete who suffered a broken neck that left him partially paralyzed during a March 15 track meet has filed a lawsuit against Sterling’s park district, the Sterling School District and Rock Falls
Reddick Library in Ottawa to host crafts, cooking and games July 14–19
Reddick Library in Ottawa to host crafts, cooking and games July 14–19
Reddick Library in Ottawa will offer a wide range of activities for all ages during the week of July 14, including messy play, cooking classes, gaming and adult crafting sessions.
Dixon man charged with armed violence, weapon, drug violations in Whiteside County
Less than a month after he was sentenced to probation in Lee County on a felony weapons charge, a Dixon man has been charged in Whiteside County with felony weapon and drug offenses.
Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock joins 34 others calling Illinois’ ban on firearms unconstitutional
The ban was approved by the Illinois legislature in January 2023. It bans the sale, purchase and manufacturing of firearms that the legislature defined as “assault weapons,” such as AR-15-style rifles.
Potty-Mouthed Parrot
A potty-mouthed parrot in Massachusetts is in the news because he won’t stop swearing, but a ton of people want him anyway. Someone surrendered him to an animal shelter, and he keeps dropping four-letter words. More than 50 people
La Salle County sheriff begins 4th of July safety campaign
