JOLIET – A former police officer from LaSalle County plead guilty in suburban Chicago on an aggravated robbery charge. According to Will County Court records, Lowell “Max” Ambler on Thursday plead guilty to aggravated robbery, a class 1 felony. Records also indicate ...Read more
MENDOTA – The new surface of the upgraded public basketball courts have been installed at Strouss Park in Mendota. The two full sized courts located in what many call Purple Park, were upgraded with a new playing surface that features the colors of purple and gold by the Mendota Optimist ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department have acquired their second electric patrol bike, this one equipped with larger off road tires. They are similar to regular bikes but have full-electric power capability. The department was able to get both of the bikes thanks to donations from the ...Read more
LASALLE – A fundraising event for Illinois Valley Animal Rescue was approved at Monday night’s LaSalle City Council Meeting. Representatives from multiple bars in LaSalle, such as Greg’s Dew Drop Inn, Borderline Bar, and Walt’s Tap, received approval for a “Paw Crawl” event to be ...Read more
MENDOTA – Residents looking to learn more about Mendota’s Illinois Avenue Beautification project can do so this weekend. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday the Illinois Avenue committee will be holding a free block party to bring more awareness to residents on the streets potential. Mayor ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – As a way to pay tribute to eight veteran brothers from Seatonville, State Senator Sue Rezin and State Representative Lance Yednock are hosting a ceremony to officially name a section of U.S. Route 6 in their honor. The eight brothers, Michael, Joseph, John, Lawrence, ...Read more
OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded last night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand Ridge, and this afternoon the LaSalle County Coroner says the body has been ...Read more
PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty at the Bureau County Courthouse on Monday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April 5th homicide of Marissa Roberts. 28-year-old Roberts ...Read more
OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand Ridge, and Monday afternoon the LaSalle County Coroner says the ...Read more
BELLEVILLE – With temperatures rising across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely. “From keeping hydrated to playing in water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an important role in warm-weather fun and ...Read more
