COLLINSVILLE – Ameren Illinois residential customers will pay less for electric delivery service next year under a plan filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Approval of the $7.22 million decrease would lower monthly electric delivery bills for the typical residential customer by ...Read more
JOLIET – A Joliet man was arrested on child pornography charges, Thursday. According to the Illinois State Police, after an on-going investigation in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office and Homeland Security, ISP Investigators executed a search warrant on Samuel Prado’s ...Read more
MENDOTA – Training is underway for two future Mendota Police Officers. Police Chief Greg Kellen was proud to announce that Zachary Urbanski of Spring Valley and Lucas Krammer of Princeton graduated South Suburban Law Enforcement Academy in Glen Ellyn. Official swearing in of both officers ...Read more
WASHINGTON – After almost two years, a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report is released. The 448 page report is said to include an account of how President Donald Trump attempted to seize control of Mueller’s investigation on Russia’s alleged ...Read more
AMBOY – Two residents of a home in rural Lee County Northeast of Amboy escaped injury Thursday morning after a fire heavily damaged their home. According to the Amboy Fire Department, they were called to the scene around 6:30 AM to the home and when they arrived they discovered flames ...Read more
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department joined a digital neighborhood watch program. “Neighbors by Ring” is an app where residents can get real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and law enforcement. According to Marseilles Police, they will be using the app to ...Read more
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota passed an ordinance to increase wages for non-union employees. Finance Chairman John Holland says all non-union employees will receive a 2 percent increase for the fiscal year 2020. Currently, minimum wage is $9.25 and would increase to $9.44. ...Read more
PERU – Spring has sprung, which means severe weather season is fast approaching. During this time, thunderstorm, tornado, flood warnings and watches can be expected. According to the National Weather Service during a thunderstorm or tornado watch, monitoring the weather and having a shelter ...Read more
OTTAWA – Many area highways are going to be seeing construction crews once again this summer, with large resurfacing work planned over the next few months. IDOT announced that Illinois Route 251 from Shooting Park Road to 7th Street in Peru will be undergoing repairs starting at the end of ...Read more
MENDOTA – Infrastructure work is being planned for Illinois Avenue in Mendota. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Alderman Bill Hunt reported that sewer work will be done in addition to Illinois Avenue’s beautification project. The city will install new sewer lining, a ...Read more
