CHICAGO – Local gas prices jumped by around 10 cents compared to earlier this month as we wrap up July. According to the American Automobile Association, statewide numbers have faired similarly, as Illinois’ average has increased around 7 cents, now at $3.43. In LaSalle, Putnam, and ...Read more
OGLESBY – IVCC President Jerry Corcoran announced on Wednesday that masks will be required for all students, faculty, staff and visitors in classrooms, labs and common areas. The mandate applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. “We will use every tool we have to ...Read more
STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s Board postponed discussion on optional masking for students and staff for the 2021-2022 school year. In a note to the press, Dr. Mattingly, Interim Superintendent of Streator High School, says based on The Centers for Disease Control ...Read more
STREATOR – Another incident where a person claimed to be struck by BB gun-type ammunition was reported in Streator. On Sunday, reports began regarding incidents where residents were purportedly shot in the body while out for a bike ride. According to the Streator Police Department, ...Read more
STREATOR – Another incident where a person claimed to be struck by a bb gun-type ammunition was reported in Streator. The third report in two days was reported on Monday. According to the Streator Police Department, two people reported that while walking in the area of South Everett ...Read more
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a teenage girl. Police say 14-year-old Avery Steffen-Cullen is believed to be in the Ottawa, Streator or Marseilles areas. Avery was reportedly last seen wearing a black sweater, ...Read more
MENDOTA – Mendota authorities are reminding citizens to never allow solicitors into your home. A resident was commended by the Mendota Police Department for her actions after a solicitor insisted on meeting with her against her wishes. Police say the encounter that was ...Read more
PERU – Peru Elementary School District 124 will be adding weekly COVID-19 testing as an extra mitigation measure to help protect students and staff. The district is partnering with SHIELD Illinois (University of Illinois) to make the cost-free saliva PCR screening test available to ...Read more
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle will handle demolition work on a building that partially collapsed on 1st street in LaSalle. Per a court order filed on Monday, the city of LaSalle and the owner of the 1001 1st Street Building have agreed to authorize the city to finish clean-up efforts at ...Read more
