UTICA – The washout on the I&M Canal path between Utica and Ottawa has now been fully repaired and reopened to the public. The project took most of the summer to complete as crews worked to rebuild the path after flooding damaged it in 2013. The canal was opened in 1848 to move goods ...Read more
OTTAWA – Authorities involved in the Jelani Day case say an individual in a video posted by the Peru Police Department, is no longer a person of interest. Peru Police posted a video of a male individual on their Facebook page, who was said to be a person of interest in the case of ...Read more
STREATOR – Streator’s City Council is expected to appoint a person to fill a spot on the council. A special meeting will take place at 7 pm Thursday to discuss the potential candidate or candidates amongst council members and then administered the oath of office to the selected ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Office of Tourism has released the 2021 Fall Color Report as a helpful guide to help residents and visitors know the best time to spot fall foliage in all regions across the state. It will be updated weekly, offering everyone a real-time look at where to spot fall ...Read more
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies will be swapping out their badges for new pink ones. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the newly authorized badges will be worn through the end of October. Sheriff Andy Sullivan announced the ...Read more
STREATOR – Streator Elementary School District has enrolled three new students, golden doodle puppies! The dogs that will serve the students in many different ways are all thanks to Streator United Way’s Therapy Dog Program. Director Elizabeth Palm says each dog will go to each ...Read more
MENDOTA – Mendota Trojans Boys Soccer showed out for Senior night Tuesday, defending their turf to Dixon 7-0. The team made a new record for the program scoring 113 goals in a single season. Coach Nick Myers said he couldn’t be more proud of his senior. Myers ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota City Council on Monday night in a special session approved submitting a proposal for sidewalk improvements from a state program. The Illinois Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School helps improve routes children and families take in the community. This year, ...Read more
OTTAWA – A Kangley man is being held without bond and is facing a number of charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say that 33-year-old Wayne R. Fountain was taken into custody Saturday originally on a Marshall County warrant for ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the diagnosis after testing at its lab. In mid-August, a Lake County resident in his 80’s awoke to a bat on ...Read more
