SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Fire and Police Departments along with EMS were called to a two vehicle collision on Monday. The vehicles were heavily damaged with airbags deployed after the collision on Illinois Route 89 near Joseph Ruva drive around 7 a.m. According to authorities, crews ...Read more
LASALLE – A fire on the 1500 block of North Joliet Street in LaSalle significantly damaged a home on Monday. Just after 12:30 p.m. multiple are fire departments were called to the scene. No injuries were reported. No residents were home at the time, but according to the occupant 4 cats and ...Read more
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Distribution will be held this coming Saturday. Volunteers will be packing food for around 600 families who need food assistance. Deliveries will begin on Monday the 19th. If you are in need and wish to register and live in the area, ...Read more
CHICAGO – O’Hare Airport was listed as the third busiest airport during Thanksgiving, according to the Hopper and Insure My Trip. Research teams revealed the busiest days to depart and return from holiday festivities being Wednesday, November 21st and returning on Sunday, November ...Read more
OTTAWA – LaSalle County is offering a free electronic recycling event on Saturday. Most electronics are included, but to find more information on what specific items are not acceptable, contact the LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use Department. The event will be held at the ...Read more
ROCK ISLAND – The Army Corps of Engineers is readying plans to do a major overhaul of the Illinois River transportation system. The work, beginning in 2019 and going through 2020, will involve closing six of the locks on the Illinois River for major reconstruction. This construction ...Read more
STREATOR – Evergreen Place Supportive Living is celebrating a decade helping seniors in Streator this week. They’ll be having a celebration Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. in Streator. They’ll have snacks, drinks and entertainment to thank the community for ten years helping ...Read more
UPDATE – GOSSETT IS IN CUSTODY OTTAWA – A Naplate man is in custody after an investigation to a residential burglary in Ottawa. According to the Ottawa Police Department , on October 11th, the Ottawa Police responded to a reported residential ...Read more
KENDALL – The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a new phone scam. According to authorities, the scammer claims to be Sgt. Baker with the Jury Duty Division stating they missed Jury Duty. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office does not make calls stating you have ...Read more
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College trustees approved a $12.2 million tax levy request for this year, up from the 2017 levy request of $11.7 million. The 4.85% levy increase will not require a public notice or public hearing. IVCC levies taxes in eight counties, including ...Read more
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