Local Headlines

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting Program is once again offering dental clinics to IVCC students, staff and the community. Screening days are Friday, Feb. 2 and 9 from 8 a.m. to noon and patients

OGLESBY – Current Illinois Valley Community College students, high school seniors and any individuals planning to enroll at the college in fall 2018 have until Feb. 8 to apply for more than 160 IVCC Foundation scholarships. The

ROCK FALLS – One person is dead after being shot by a police officer during a vehicle pursuit in Rock Falls. According to the Rock Falls Police Department, before 8 PM on Friday an officer attempted to

MENDOTA – A woman who fell from a bucket truck in Mendota Friday afternoon has been airlifted to a Rockford Hospital. According to the Mendota Fire Department, around 3:45 a call came in for a person who

SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Police Department is seeking the publics help in locating a missing teen. In a release today they say they are looking for 16 year old Diamond M. Bradley, who is 5

STREATOR – A handgun was brought into Streator High School on Wednesday but no injuries were reported and the gun was not fired.  According to a letter from Superintendent Matt Seaton yesterday, an investigation began on Wednesday

SYCAMORE – A six foot tall statue of a pirate was stolen in Sycamore last year and the Dekalb County Crimestoppers are looking for answers. In a press release, the owner reported the pirate missing in early

LELAND – An icy mess created by freezing rain on Wednesday caused multiple accidents and injuries. County wide the LaSalle County Sheriffs office reported over 9 crashes, with two being serious rollovers. A total of three people

STREATOR – The Streator Elementary School Board announced the hiring of a new superintendent. Dr. Lisa Parker, who formerly worked for the Dunlap School District, has 28 years of experience in education. Her hiring comes after last