CHICAGO (AP) — A musician visiting Chicago has pulled off what anyone who has left behind so much as a hat on a Chicago Transit Authority train knows is nearly impossible: He recovered a $22,000 flute that he forgot on a train. Donald Rabin was reunited with his flute at a Chicago Police ...Read more
MENDOTA- A winter storm that began as freezing rain ended with snow and high winds gusting upwards of 45 mph. Over 30 motorists were rescued by emergency crews on Illinois 251 between Peru and Mendota Thursday night as white out conditions made the road impassable. The Illinois Department ...Read more
STAY IN YOUR CAR Do not leave the car to look for help. Call 911 with your exact location so that when the roads open they know where you are. It may take hours. Occasionally start the engine to keep warm, about 10 minutes each hour. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the exhaust ...Read more
OTTAWA- Ottawa’s South Side Side Fire Station will remain closed for asbestos removal. According to the Ottawa Fire Department, asbestos levels were above an acceptable range in old tile being removed from the station. The department is working closely with city officials and the Fire ...Read more
PONTIAC – Twenty-nine residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). Sadly, one more resident has also died due to complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a male in his 60s. Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) officials were ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 50 new cases of COVID-19 in the county on Thursday. The total number of coronavirus cases are 10,276. New Cases include: • (2) Males, youth < 13 • (4) Females, youth < 13 • Male, teen • Female, teen • ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Republican Central Committee has voted overwhelmingly to censure Representative Adam Kinzinger. According to a press release, at their regular monthly meeting, two issues echoed repeatedly amongst committeemen, that is Kinzinger not meeting with the Central ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Republican Central Committee has voted overwhelmingly to censure Representative Adam Kinzinger. According to a press release, at their regular monthly meeting, two issues echoed repeatedly amongst committeemen, that is Kinzinger not meeting with the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,328 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 69 additional deaths. – Coles County: 1 female 90s – Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 male ...Read more
OTTAWA – An arctic blast of cold temperatures will follow a quick moving storm that will move across North Central Illinois on Thursday. Some areas could receive up to 5″ of snow, but the gusty winds and plummeting temperatures could lead to white out conditions into the overnight ...Read more
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