ST. Charles – Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, along with State’s Attorney Joe McMahon and Coroner Rob Russell, are warning the public of an increase in heroin overdose deaths. Within the last six weeks, there have been six deaths from heroin injection. This is compared to 12 for the entire ...Read more
OTTAWA, IL— LaSalle County Health Department WIC Program promotes breastfeeding as the normal and healthiest way to feed infants. Several nurses in the Family Health program are certified in Lactation Counseling, and all staff are educated to provide assistance to any LaSalle County resident ...Read more
OTTAWA – Two people were taken into custody after Ottawa Police and the department’s K9, seized over 40 bags of suspected heroin during a traffic stop, Thursday. 67-year-old Kendrix C. Williams and 34-year-old Cassandra M. Clark both of Ottawa were charged with Unlawful Possession of a ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A number of Chicago religious leaders are urging the city’s mayor and Illinois legislators to slow their push to place a casino in the city. The pastors said Tuesday they don’t necessarily oppose a casino on principle, but they do want to make sure black and brown ...Read more
PERU – The inaugural Illinois Valley Coal Minors Youth Rugby Team is competing in the 2019 Middle School State Championship in Chicago, Sunday. Coach Fran Baker is excited to announce his 5-6th grade boys will be competing in a round robin tournament against Fox Valley and River Forest for ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Local legislator’s vote on a bill that passed offering a gender-neutral option on driver’s licenses weren’t all one sided. On Wednesday, Senator Sue Rezin, who represents area counties including LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau did not vote on the bill, while ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has sent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker another victory by voting to legalize recreational marijuana use. The 66-47 tally Friday would allow those 21 and older to buy marijuana at licensed dispensaries beginning next year. Residents could possess up to ...Read more
UTICA – Patchwork on the intersection of US Route 6 and IL Route 178 near Utica will begin on Monday. The project includes patching and resurfacing US Route 6 from IL Route 178 to the west city limits of Ottawa. Daytime lane closures controlled by flaggers will impact travel. Motorists are ...Read more
TISKILWA – A man faces multiple charges after an arrest warrant executed by the Tri County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team in Tiskilwa. According to agents, they conducted an arrest warrant on Wednesday just before 1 p.m. at a residence on Tiskilwa Bottom Road. 33-year-old Eugene S. Inman ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – More will be done to combat human trafficking in Illinois if Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs legislation sponsored by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). Senate Bill 1890 would require employee training for law enforcement offices and hotel employees, and would increase the statute of ...Read more
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