An Ottawa woman suffered serious injuries after her car struck a pickup and trailer on I-80 in Ottawa Monday afternoon. Illinois State Police say that 57 year old Cheryl Shannon was traveling eastbound shortly before two yesterday afternoon when she struck the rear of a trailer that was parked ...Read more
LASALLE – A 25-year-old LaSalle man is behind bars after a Tri-Dent and Peru police investigation into heroin sales. Monday afternoon LaSalle Police took Joshua D. Bostic into custody in the 900 block of 8th Street in LaSalle according to a press release from Tri-Dent. During the arrest, ...Read more
STREATOR – A firearm and three purses have been stolen in the last 72 hours in a rash of vehicle burglaries in southern LaSalle County. The Streator Police Department reports that since Saturday seven vehicles had been broken into, with windows broken to gain entry. In the 300 ...Read more
OTTAWA – This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. The National Weather Service encourages residents to take time this week to review your severe weather procedures at your home, school and place of business. A statewide tornado drill will be held Tuesday at 10 AM. A TEST ...Read more
STREATOR – A city in LaSalle County saw the most precipitation in the state in what was the wettest February on record in Illinois. Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel says statewide precipitation was 5 inches last month, which is nearly 3 inches above normal. Streator had the highest ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College support staff recently completed a “Sweet Cases” service project with a decorating party and potluck. Each year employees contribute to a charitable cause. Money was raised to purchase 26 duffle bags and supplies for each including a teddy ...Read more
STREATOR – A rise in the number of overdoses from opioids have officials in Streator worried and they are asking for help in battling the crisis. In a joint release from the Streator Police and Streator Fire Department they are urging the public to check on those suffering from ...Read more
PERU – A series of water main breaks has caused portions of Peru to be under a boil order until further notice. According to officials, areas south of US Route 6 have been affected. They ask that any resident with low or no water pressure to boil before use as a precaution. Resident ...Read more
OTTAWA – A 25-year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after Ottawa Police Detectives concluded an investigation into child pornography being traded on the internet. According to the Ottawa Police Department, Aaron J. Morency was charged with possession and distribution of child ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – A Hall High School Student has been charged with making a threatening statement. Spring Valley Police were called to the school yesterday to investigate an incident where a 15-year old allegedly made a statement in class regarding committing an act of violence at the ...Read more
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