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Authorities warn of farm equipment GPS thefts

MORRIS – Farmers are being warned to lock up their storage buildings due to an increase of thefts of GPS units from farm machinery.  The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple thefts around Grundy County. Agriculture equipment uses GPS systems that are ...Read more

Body of missing Skokie man found in Illinois River

UTICA – The body of a missing Skokie man was recovered from the Illinois River Saturday. The Illinois Conservation Police were notified on Thursday that a vehicle was left at the boat launch area of Starved Rock State Park. According to Sgt. Phillip Wire of the Illinois Conservation Police, ...Read more

Two killed in house explosion in LaSalle County

LASALLE – Two people are dead after a home exploded in rural LaSalle on Saturday. A neighbor called 911 around 11:30 AM to report the blast in the 3100 block of East Third Road.  Multiple area fire departments responded to the scene along with a life flight helicopter. LaSalle County ...Read more

Four wounded by gunfire in rural Kendall County

  YORKVILLE – Four people were injured by gunfire at what police described as a gathering in rural Kendall County. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office say they were called around 1:30 AM Saturday to the 8400 block of Immanuel Road south of Yorkville for the incident. Authorities allege ...Read more

Mendota man killed in DeKalb County crash

SHABBONA – A Mendota man was killed after a two vehicle collision in DeKalb County on Thursday night. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the intersection of University Road and US Route 30 near Shabbona around 6:15 PM for the crash. Authorities say a southbound vehicle ...Read more

One killed in DeKalb County crash

SHABBONA – One person was killed after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County on Thursday night. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the intersection of University Road and US Route 30 near Shabbona around 6:15 PM for the collision. Authorities say a southbound ...Read more