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SPRING VALLEY – Hall High School’s Stadium could be getting wiring upgrades in the future. Superintendant Jesse Brandt told the school board Wednesday that wiring, lighting and sound system upgrades will eventually have to happen. The suggestions were made after they experienced an ...Read more

NORMAL – The 41st annual Illinois Elementary School Association Girls Softball Tournament will be held this weekend. Beginning Friday morning at 10am on Champion Fields in Normal, Marquette will take on Windsor for the Class A quarterfinals. Following in the Class A quarterfinals comes St. ...Read more

OTTAWA  – Septembers dry spell is turning out to be a positive turn of events for LaSalle County farmers.   According to LaSalle County’s Farm Bureau President David Isermann, the excellent weather conditions have made it easier for farmers to harvest the corn crop. He says mother ...Read more

ILLINOIS – As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country. People can ...Read more

OTTAWA – Another bird that was collected, a dead blue jay, has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the bird was collected in Marseilles and tested on Wednesday. The first human death attributed to the virus this year in Illinois occurred ...Read more

PRINCETON – Early on Monday morning a burglary allegedly took place at a pharmacy in Princeton and the police are seeking help in locating individuals seen nearby. In a social media post, Princeton Police are seeking information on two subjects seen walking in security footage after ...Read more

PERU – A traffic stop of a rental truck led to the arrest of two individuals for cannibis trafficking. Tuesday evening Peru Police had stopped a rental truck near Plank Road on Interstate 80 for allegedly speeding when, during a search they discovered 50 pounds of alleged cannabis as well ...Read more

DALZELL – A rash of vehicle burglaries reported on Wednesday have caused the Dalzell Police Department to seek the public’s help in locating those who may be involved.   On Wednesday it was reported that eight vehicles, all unlocked, were entered in the village in the early morning ...Read more

MENDOTA – An updated and enhanced plan for an armed intruder situation is being implemented at Mendota High School.    According to Principal Denise   Aughenbaugh the method of Run – Hide – Fight has been endorsed by many first responders, including the Mendota Police ...Read more

STREATOR – Streator’s Fire Department will be getting some upgrades to their emergency equipment. Nearly $120,000 was awarded by The Department of Homeland Security to acquire new devices, including new heart monitors, defibrillators and CPR devices. According to Fire Chief Gary Bird, the ...Read more