OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced his retirement Monday at the LaSalle County Board Meeting. In an emotional statement, he thanked the county for their support over the years. Templeton said his last day will be June 30th. Under-Sheriff Adam Diss will be ...Read more
ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) — Emergency crews are battling massive fires at a northern Illinois chemical plant that exploded into flames. The Monday morning explosion that sent huge plumes of thick black smoke into the air prompted officials to order an evacuation of residents and business to the south ...Read more
PERU – A possible abduction occurred in Peru, Illinois Monday morning and authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a possible victim and those involved. Although early in the investigation, Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei stated they are not sure the age of the ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, winning chapter and group honors. Jack Beetz was recognized for Diversified Crop Production Placement Proficiency in the state and received his State FFA Degree. Also honored was ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD- Authorities warn that blue-green algae blooms may be occurring and it could cause adverse health effects in people and pets. With the temperature of lakes, rivers and streams across the state on the rise, the potential for the deadly blooms rises. Residents who plan to recreate ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will have COVID-19 vaccines available six days a week by appointment only. They will have the Johnson and Johnson, Moderna and Phizer vaccines available Monday through Saturday. Those residents who still need to be vaccinated should call ...Read more
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa has reopened to the public. Operating hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week. The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers visitors an ...Read more
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities say someone opened fire in a busy entertainment district in downtown Austin, wounding 13 people before getting away. Police Chief Joseph Chacon said at news conference that investigators are looking into what sparked the shooting, which occurred at around ...Read more
ODELL – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in rural Livingston County Thursday. The Livingston County Coroner reports that just before 9 PM they were called to Illinois 170 about six miles north of Pontiac for a rollover crash. Authorities say the vehicle left the roadway for ...Read more
MARION, Ill. (AP) — A body discovered after the demolition of a landmark motel in southern Illinois has been identified as a man who had been missing since December. Marion police Chief David Fitts says foul play is not suspected in the death of 51-year-old Russell Bozarth. The body was ...Read more
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