CHICAGO (AP) — The former president of Chicago’s largest police union has been suspended from the organization for three years after his successor accused him of leaving a camera in his office and not disclosing it. Kevin Graham’s suspension was confirmed Wednesday by the current ...Read more
PERU – The Peru roundabout is nearly completed, with some traffic being allowed through on Thursday. Individuals driving north to Plank Road and to I-80 will be able to use the interchange, however, traffic to Peoria Street, Sunset Drive, and those coming south off of Plank Road will have ...Read more
PERU – The long awaited road construction that will add another connection from Route 251 to Plank Road was completed Thursday. The Unytite Drive road extension was opened with a ribbon cutting. The $5 million dollar project was originally set to be completed this spring. ...Read more
STREATOR – A vehicle that was located wrecked and abandoned in rural LaSalle County was originally reported stolen. Streator Police say the 2012 Chevrolet SUV was found in the 1500 block of East 20th Road. The vehicle was reported stolen early in the morning on Wednesday from the 600 block ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Just over 3,000 more cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with 32 additional coronavirus related deaths. That is the highest daily case count the state has seen since September 4th, when processing a backlog of tests. In ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Just over 3,000 more cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with 32 additional coronavirus related deaths. That is the highest daily case count the state has seen since September 4th, when processing a backlog of tests. In ...Read more
ANCONA – A fiery gas leak was extinguished overnight near Ancona. Around 1:30 AM Long Point, Reading and Cornell Fire was called out to 2900 N300 East Road for a Nicor gas well on fire. With the assistance of Nicor the gas was shut off and the fire extinguished. No injuries were reported. ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A 9-year-old Chicago boy has died after accidentally shooting himself while handling a gun. Police say the boy, who hasn’t been identified, was playing with the gun Wednesday when it fired and a bullet hit him in the head. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was ...Read more
HARVEY, Ill. (AP) — State police say a man died overnight after his gun discharged during a struggle over the weapon as troopers were conducting a traffic stop in Harvey. Police said troopers made a traffic stop about 12:30 a.m. when a male passenger attempted to get into the sport utility ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Area United Way announced that they are over the halfway point for pledges for fundraising of their 2020 goal of nearly $270,000. It was announced on Tuesday by Josh Biros, the Campaign Chairperson, that $136,606 have been pledged. Streator Unlimited, First Federal ...Read more
National News
Thanks for Listening to WALS! Please register to continue listening. Thank you!