OTTAWA – Two people were the latest to have died of COVID-19 according to the LaSalle County Health Department’s weekly COVID-19 update. The individuals are a male in his 70’s and a female in her 80’s. The health department is also reporting 199 new COVID-19 infections, up ...Read more
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department and the LaSalle County Coroner are expected to release details regarding the death of a woman who reportedly was searching for a lost dog on the north side of the city. According to social media posts, the women’s pet Collie escaped on Friday ...Read more
PERU – A 25-year-old Danville man is still missing, and authorities are hoping anyone with any information comes forward after his vehicle was found in Peru Thursday. Authorities say Jelani J. Day was last seen on August 24th at Illinois State University in a blue button up dress shirt, ...Read more
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that a crow from Streator tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird is the second in the county to test positive after one was found in Ottawa last week. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a common house mosquito, ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police this week began installing license plate reading cameras on Chicago area expressways in an effort to help in the investigation of expressway shootings. There have been over 150 shootings reported so far this year. The $12.5 million dollar project will ...Read more
MARSEILLES – A man is charged with drug-induced homicide after allegedly selling drugs to a teenager in Marseilles. According to the Marseilles Police Department, 55-year-old Brian K. Mulcahy of Lake Barrington was involved in the death of a 15-year-old male after allegedly delivering ...Read more
PERU – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after a vehicle connected to a missing man was found in Peru. According to the Bloomington Police Department and the Peru Police Department, 25-year-old Jelani J. Day has been missing for several days in unexplained ...Read more
LASALLE – County unemployment rates reduced during the month of July according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County remains the highest in unemployment locally at 5.8%, but down compared to 6.5% last month. Bureau and Putnam County rates are slightly ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that a crow from Utica tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird was collected and tested on August 26. Mosquitoes in Ottawa tested positive earlier in the week. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a common house ...Read more
CHICAGO – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is now required for healthcare workers, Pre-K-12 teachers & staff in the state of Illinois. IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced the requirements for individuals in high risk settings. All ...Read more
