DIXON – The city of Dixon will be making use of portions of an old railroad bridge to create a new pedestrian walkway over the Rock River. On Tuesday US Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office informed them that their “Project ROCK” has been selected as an award recipient of the RAISE ...Read more
ROCKFORD— Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday signed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act into law, a bill encouraging EV production across Illinois. The legislation is part of Pritzker’s goal of putting one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. The act includes tax credits ...Read more
OGLESBY- Oglesby Mayor Dom Rivara announced that the city will once again have their Christmas decorating contest for homes and businesses in the community. Those interested in participating will need to register by December 1st at the city clerks office. Winners will receive a $200 rebate ...Read more
LASALLE – City officials are on track to putting dirt bikes and four-wheelers to an end at walking paths to Prairie Lake. Engineer Brian Brown says the off-road vehicles are not only trespassing on city grounds but ruining the path created for Prairie Lake at Rotary Park. Brown says ...Read more
OGLESBY – Oglesby Fire Department employees will be getting a raise. At the Oglesby City Council meeting Monday, it was voted to increase the pay to $28.50 per call with additional pay for longer calls. The new plan also includes 12 paid training days. Plans to increase pay for the ...Read more
MENDOTA – A Mendota High School graduate has joined the police force in Mendota. On Monday 27-year-old William Hansen was sworn in by Dave McNally the Police & Fire Commissioner. Hansen, a Eureka College graduate, served in the Navy prior to working as a prison guard in Iowa. He ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting nearly 200 new cases and three COVID-19 related deaths in the county. The individuals who suffered coronavirus-related deaths were a female in her 40’s and 70’s and a male in his 60’s. Around 87 new cases are ...Read more
LASALLE – A favorite holiday attraction in the city of LaSalle opens up Monday night. The annual Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park is bigger and brighter with even more displays. Celebration of Lights is open daily through January 1st. The hours are 5 to 9 PM on weekdays and Sundays ...Read more
PAW PAW – A fire late Friday night destroyed a building in Rollo. According to the Paw Paw Fire Department, they were called around 11 PM to the 2300 Block of Railroad Street for a structure fire. A multi-box alarm was sounded to battle the blaze, which engulfed the two story brick ...Read more
PAW PAW – A fire late Friday night destroyed a building in Rollo. According to the Paw Paw Fire Department, they were called around 11 PM to the 2300 Block of Railroad Street for a structure fire. A multi-box alarm was sounded to battle the blaze, which engulfed the two story brick ...Read more
