PERU – Peru Mayor Scott Harl announced earlier Wednesday that sand bagging has begun at the East Waste Water Treatment Plant. The National Weather Service states major flooding at 31 ft. Predicted flood stage is at 32.5 ft in the early morning tomorrow, May 2nd. Please be advised. We will ...Read more
OTTAWA – Agricultural areas in LaSalle County lowlands are flooded, delaying planting for most farmers. With current heavy rainfalls and severe flood warnings by the National Weather Service, LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann says farmers are not happy. While there has ...Read more
CHICAGO – Forecast flooding for the Illinois River has changed from moderate to major severity affecting multiple counties. According to the National Weather Service the flood warning continues for Grundy, LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties. In Ottawa water reached the top of the Levee at ...Read more
PERU – Aaron Buffo was sworn in at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting as Peru’s new fourth ward alderman. Buffo, a write-in candidate, beat out longterm alderman David Potthoff in the April 2nd election and is the only new addition to Peru’s City Council. ...Read more
UTICA – Lane closures for road work will begin on US Route 6 between Utica and Ottawa beginning Wednesday. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation patching and resurfacing will take place US Route 6 from IL 178 to west city limits of Ottawa. Daytime lane closures controlled ...Read more
GRUNDY CO. – A tow truck driver sustained serious injuries after a traffic crash involving Scott’s Law, Sunday. According to the Illinois State Police, they responded to a crash on I-55 southbound just south of Gardner Road on Sunday just before 10 p.m. It was reported that a vehicle ...Read more
GRANVILLE – A convicted murderer on parole has moved to Granville and authorities are concerned for the safety of residents. On Thursday, the Putnam County State’s Attorney’s Office received an email from the Illinois Department of Corrections concerning the release of Henry C. ...Read more
CHICAGO – A flood advisory is issued for the Illinois River. According to The National Weather Service in Chicago, the advisory covers the Illinois River affecting Grundy, LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau counties. The weather service says Allen Park west boat ramp is inundated in Ottawa. ...Read more
OGLESBY – The main parking lot at Starved Rock State Park as well as the whole lower area, including the boat launch ramps are closed due to flooding on the Illinois River. Park facilities and the Starved Rock Lodge remain open. Parking is available in the Lodge lot as well as the overflow ...Read more
STREATOR – David Plyman began his first day as Streator’s city manager, Monday. Plyman says his priority is to address challenges that Streator faces and goals the community establishes. Plyman says he’s looking forward to meeting residents and becoming a part of the ...Read more
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