OGLESBY – The Dieken Family Foundation has established a $2,000 annual scholarship for Streator High School graduates planning to study agriculture at Illinois Valley Community College. “From the moment we first met Bob Dieken, it was clear that his heart and soul is committed to Streator ...Read more
LISLE – A Kendall County man is dead after striking a light pole while riding a motorcycle Wednesday. According to the Illinois State Police, 23-year-old Nicholas A. Rodriguez of Yorkville was exiting I-355 at Ogden Avenue and lost control, striking a light poll at the toll plaza. He died ...Read more
DEKALB – A couple found deceased after a house fire near Malta early Sunday morning had their deaths attributed to a murder suicide. According to the DeKalb County Coroner, 75-year-old William M. Kreda shot his wife, 76-year-old Marjory R. Kreda in the head in their bed, then proceeded to ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Peru Firefighters received a Senate Certificate of Recognition during the 25th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Firefighting Medal of Honor Award Ceremony in Springfield on Tuesday. The three firefighters, Lt. Neil Nadolski, Firefighter Alex Duncan, and ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The new bridge project in Spring Valley will require traffic to be reduced to one lane on Illinois Route 89 through July, according to IDOT. The one lane of traffic will be required as they move the road to align with the new bridge being built over the Illinois River. ...Read more
OTTAWA – The resurfacing and widening of 4-H Road in Ottawa has begun according to Road Commissioner James Less. In addition to the road being upgraded, a new sidewalk will also be put into place. The construction is expected to last until September. Detours may be required at times and ...Read more
OTTAWA – Starting Tuesday through the end of this week the Illinois Route 23 bridge in Ottawa over the Illinois River will have a lane closure each direction to allow for the yearly inspection of the bridge. The closures will be from 9 AM to 3 PM each day. ...Read more
DEKALB – A couple in their seventies was identified as those found deceased after a fire early Sunday morning in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters found 75-year-old William M. Kreda and 76-year-old Marjory R. Kreda in the home that the couple had ...Read more
DeKalb – A married couple was found dead after authorities responded to a fire early Sunday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says a motorist on I-88 saw flames coming from south of the tollway in the rural Malta area. When deputies arrived shortly before 2 am, they ...Read more
PERU – Sunday afternoon Peru, LaSalle, and Spring Valley Fire Departments were called to the Peru Mall for what reportedly was a fire in the ceiling. The building was evacuated of employees and customers and crews quickly extinguished the fire. Smoke was observed coming out of doors on ...Read more
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