STREATOR – New equipment for the Streator River Rescue Squad is on the way thanks to a donation this week. The Hardscrabble Lions Club donated $500 to the River Rescue Fund. River rescue training began this month for the Streator Fire Department and they have already purchased an inflatable ...Read more
PERU – A phone scam involving callers pretending to be from local law enforcement has struck the area again. According to Deputy Chief Bob Pyszka of the Peru Police Department, a resident recieved a call claiming to be from their local law enforcement agency. During the call, the scammer ...Read more
LOCKPORT – State Police in Lockport say a women was killed when a truck’s brake drum came flying through her windshield. According to police, the accident happened on I-80 in Will County shortly after 2 pm yesterday. Police say a tractor trailer truck’s wheel hub came ...Read more
MENDOTA – A firearm simulator training program at the Mendota Police Department is showing officers how they should react in dangerous situations. The program, which utilizes lasers and computers, can expose those taking the program to moments when they need to make life or death decisions ...Read more
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
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