SHERIDAN – Two people were killed and one person injured after being shot allegedly by a Sandwich man on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s department, on Tuesday night just before 10 p.m., Sheridan and Sandwich Police were called to the 800 block of West Church ...Read more
PERU – Peru plans to offer free public WiFi at their parks. Earlier this week, the city of Peru approved upgrades to the city’s fiber hubs with M.J. Electric, LLC for just over $100,000. According to City Engineer Eric Carls, plans have been expedited from a 3-year plan to a 3-month ...Read more
STREATOR – An outdoor graduation is in the works for Streator High School’s class of 2021. According to Superintendent Matt Seaton, the plan was approved by the LaSalle County Health Department to host graduation on the football field. Seaton says seniors will be seated ...Read more
DEPUE – Students were evacuated temporarily from DePue School on Tuesday after a gas leak. Officials say that a company that was installing fencing around the playground hit and ruptured a gas line. Repairs were made and the school is scheduled to be back in session Wednesday. ...Read more
SHERIDAN – A number of police agencies have been searching all early Wednesday morning for a suspect they say was involved in multiple homicides in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say that the individual is believed to be in or near the community of Sheridan ...Read more
16 additional cases of COVID-19 were reported by the LaSalle County Health Department, making a total of 11,139 since the pandemic began. This marks the lowest seven-day case rate, at 15.1, and the lowest seven-day death rate, at 0, since early August. Of those that have been diagnosed with ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reminding residents to check your email regarding COVID-19 vaccination sign up if: You registered anytime in January on our COVID-19 Phase 1B Vaccine Notification sign up list. You registered as an individual who is 65 years and ...Read more
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby is modifying its electrical service rates and charges. According to officials, the amendment reduces all charges and rates for general or commercial service by 15%. In addition, the annual costs and rate update that starts in June will be ...Read more
PERU – The city of Peru swore in their latest police officer, the fourth woman in the ranks. Officer Hunter Wright is an Illinois Valley native who attained her credentials at Illinois Valley Community College, Illinois State University, and notable honors in the police academy. ...Read more
UTICA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the old Illinois 178 bridge over the Illinois River in Utica is set to be imploded on Wednesday. The new bridge and surrounding areas, including portions of Starved Rock will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic beginning at ...Read more
