OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will be partnering with Kankakee Community College to offer an “Introduction to American Sign Language” course starting in February. Instructor Sherry Kinzler will teach the basics of learning American Sign Language (ASL) beginning with ...Read more
OTTAWA – A winter storm warning is in effect this weekend for LaSalle County. According to NWS Meotorilogist, Jake Petr heavy wet snow is likely along with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Petr says from LaSalle down to Streator is expected to bear the brunt of the snow with 5-8 ...Read more
OTTAWA – LaSalle County topped 10,000 positive COVID-19 cases on Friday. According to The LaSalle County Health Department coronavirus updates, a total of four deaths and 307 cases were reported this week. In addition, the health department gave over 2,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at ...Read more
OTTAWA – A murder case involving a LaSalle man, who is accused of smothering his infant son, drags on nearly two years since the alleged crime. An evidentiary hearing is expected to be held on February 26th, after Herbst appeared before a LaSalle County judge on Friday. Herbst is charged ...Read more
CHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is pleased to announce Delrice Adams has joined the agency as Acting Executive Director. Ms. Adams was nominated by Gov. JB Pritzker to the position and must be confirmed by the Illinois Senate. Acting ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of two additional novel coronavirus deaths in LaSalle County on Friday. The individuals are a female in her 60’s and a male in his 70’s. There have been a total of two hundred fifty-seven COVID-19 related deaths in ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 71 additional deaths on Friday. The state has also administered a record high number of vaccine doses for the third ...Read more
CHICAGO – ComEd is letting the public know that there are individuals who may try to pass themselves off as a utility worker in an effort to pull of a swindle. They say that these imposters may contact you and claim that your service will be disconnected unless payment is made, and may ...Read more
LASALLE – No injuries were reported in a structure fire that occurred Thursday afternoon in LaSalle. According to initial reports, multiple agencies were called to Vermilionvue Terrance just after 3 p.m. LaSalle Fire Chief Andy Bacidore says one person was allegedly home at the time ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 68 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Thursday. Things brings the total number of cases to 10,043. New Cases include: • (5) Males, youth < 13 • (5) Females, youth < 13 • (3) Males, teen • (6) Females, ...Read more
