UTICA – LaSalle County Historical Society is Celebrating the life of James Butler Hickock this weekend in Utica. Held at the museum campus, “Wild Bill Days” will feature crafts and vendors, live re-enactments and a barn dance to conclude the weekend. Hickock was born and raised in ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The city of Spring Valley approved a benefit for a Bureau County family whose home had been destroyed in a fire. On May 14th, a family of six in DePue suffered a fire that injured their 4-year-old son. He is currently hospitalized after being airlifted with burn injuries ...Read more
OTTAWA – Local pro choice activists are protesting in downtown Ottawa, in response to state legislations that prohibits abortions after detectable heartbeats. The “Stand with Planned Parenthood” group rallied around Washington Square Park Wednesday evening, and will continue ...Read more
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Two people have been killed after being struck by a suburban Chicago commuter train. One body was recovered Wednesday night and authorities were searching Thursday near tracks in Joliet for the body of the second victim. Authorities say the victims were part of a small group ...Read more
UTICA, Ill. – Visitors to Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and throughout the busy summer months, should be alert to possible travel delays and temporary closures when parking lots reach capacity. Due to flooding this spring on ...Read more
PERU – Students in Peru will have access to books with the addition of two new Little Free Libraries at Northview School. Two little library stands were opened on Thursday morning, with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Principal Sara McDonald and Northview Librarian Mrs. Sandy Spelich. Students ...Read more
STREATOR – Five first responders of an apartment fire in Streator were honored with plaques at a city council meeting, Wednesday. Sgt. Robert Wood, Officer Chris Osbourn, Officer Drew Fritts, and EMTs Dawn McGrath and Bri Kelly received plaques honoring their efforts in responding to an ...Read more
PERU – A suspect is in custody after a house fire in Peru yesterday. According to the Peru Police, 58-year-old Salvatore S. Fiumefreddo is charged with a 1st class felony of residential arson in a house fire that occurred Wednesday around 12 p.m. in the 1600 block of Schuyler Street. Police say ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker is undaunted by the task of convincing taxpayers to swallow $1.8 billion in new and increased taxes to pay for a massive state construction program. The Democrat told reporters Wednesday that increased in motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees ...Read more
PERU – No injuries were reported in a structure fire in Peru, Wednesday. According to Peru Fire Chief Jeff King, they were called to the 1600 block of Schuyler Street around 12 p.m. for a house on fire. King say the fire was contained to a bedroom closet. Smoke and water damaged was ...Read more
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