The LaSalle County Coroner has identified the man killed in a hit and run Sunday night. Coroner William Wujek says the victim is 22 year old Wyatt K.L. Wyatt of Spring Valley. The LaSalle County Sheriff says a person of interest has been developed and a vehicle recovered. Sunday night, ...Read more
MENDOTA – A school bus carrying students from Blackstone Elementary was involved in a collision in front of Northbrook School in Mendota. At 3:05 PM a truck and bus collided on Guiles Avenue in Mendota. Students on the bus were checked by Mendota EMS and no injuries were reported. The ...Read more
One person was killed, and another injured, after a two vehicle crash on Interstate 80 this morning. According to State Police, a semi driven by 44 year old Tariq G. Khan, of Ontario, Canada crossed, for as yet unknown reasons, through the median and collided with an SUV traveling ...Read more
A Chicago man has been charged with the armed robbery early Saturday of the McDonalds on Shooting Park Road in Peru. Chief Doug Bernabei said 48 year old Eddie Stiff is also charged with aggravated battery for injuries to an employee during the 4:30 a.m. robbery. The employee was taken by ...Read more
Chicago Cardinal Blaze Cupich led hundreds of marchers through one of the city’s most violence-plagued neighborhoods to pray the annual Stations of the Cross and demand an end to gun violence. Carrying a cross on his shoulder, Cupich on Friday stopped at several street corners to pray as ...Read more
Democratic candidate for Illinois governor Daniel Biss has released five years of personal income tax returns and is calling on other candidates to do the same. In a statement released Friday, Biss says voters deserve to see how candidates for public office make their money and what potential ...Read more
La Salle Ward 1 JAMES W. BACIDORE (IND). . . . . . 113 74.83 ROBERT T. “BOBBY” THOMPSON (IND). . . 38 25.17 La Salle Ward 3 DEMETRIO G. SALAZAR (IND) . . . . . 134 47.02 JOHN “DOC” LAVIERI (IND) . . . . . 151 52.98 Mendota Ward 3 KYLE KIM (IND). . . . . . . . . 54 ...Read more
Ottawa – Two Ottawa residents were arrested today for allegedly stealing vases from grave sites in Ottawa. According to the Ottawa Police, 36 year old Timothy J. Stanford, and 25 year old Amber L. Kartrein were charged with Theft, and had bond set at $15,000. Police say they received a ...Read more
The Studstill Media Home Lawn and Garden Show returns to the Peru Mall this weekend. It’s the largest and longest running show of its kind in the area with nearly 40 Vendors. In addition to helping you plan spring projects, they will have show only specials on their products and services. ...Read more
A Tornado described by the National Weather Service as large and dangerous has caused wide-spread damage in the Naplate and Ottawa areas. Numerous news sources are reporting at least one-fatality. Search and Rescue teams are searching damaged buildings for victims possibly trapped in damaged ...Read more
