MORRIS – A 35-year-old man from Gardner is dead after a two vehicle crash near the Will and Grundy County line on Saturday. Authorities say just before midnight John R. Inocencio was eastbound on Lorenzo Road when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line and was struck by a westbound ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Grain handling and storage accidents injure hundreds across the midwest and have killed dozens every year, but the Illinois Department of Labor wants to try to prevent those tragedies with a week devoted to farm safety. Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week begins today with online ...Read more
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 office. The penalty for delinquent payment is $25 per month ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD -The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has launched a new user-friendly licensing, registration and reservation platform for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and camping. Prior users will simply need to log in as they’ve done in the ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College recently developed a certificate in Agricultural Studies to be offered this fall. The 16-credit certificate can be completed in as little as one year and leads directly to industry employment or advanced degrees. The certificate also provides a ...Read more
STREATOR – Questions remain unanswered in what happened to 7-year-old Dalton Mesarchik, who was reported missing on March 26th, 2003. The next day his body was found along the Vermillion River south of Streator, but no suspects or further clues have turned up in the years since. The ...Read more
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 picking up debris on and around roadways. Littering is subject to a fine of ...Read more
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 Buick in Mendota this Saturday. They will have pre-packaged snacks and ...Read more
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 began. The health department also reported 32 new recovered cases and 19 ...Read more
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 office. The penalty for delinquent payment is $25 per month ...Read more
