As authorities entered the sixth day of the search on Wednesday for Lauderdale County Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White, 56, and inmate Casey White, 38, the local sheriff in charge of the investigation in Alabama said it is believed that the corrections officer “willingly” ...Read more
STERLING – To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Illinois State Police, each of the ISP Districts in Illinois received a commemorative squad car inspired by the squad cars used in the early 1950’s. District 1 Trooper Josh Vos was honored to be assigned the unique vehicle. Trooper Vos ...Read more
OTTAWA – A Bureau County man was arrested Tuesday by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team for alleged cocaine sales. Authorities took 28-year-old Jesus J. Lopez of Kasbeer into custody on one count of Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Cocaine, after an investigation by ...Read more
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s mayor hopes to have the Illinois and Michigan Canal re-watered by the summertime. Before that’s possible Mayor Dan Aussem listed over a number of issues at the canal needing to be addressed like getting liner installation, drainage, and other kinks at a ...Read more
Court documents show that former President Donald Trump settled a lawsuit on Tuesday with the District of Columbia over accusations of improperly spending non-profit funds. Trump agreed to pay $750,000 to settle the lawsuit that was filed against Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee, ...Read more
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that a draft opinion to overturn the landmark abortion ruling in Roe vs. Wade that was leaked late Monday is authentic, however cautioned that the draft is not necessarily the final word on the matter. The opinion, drafted in February and reported by ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced the issuance of infrastructure loans to local governments and sanitary districts for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. The Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund Program provides low-interest loans, which fund wastewater, ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is raising awareness about arson and the seriousness of this crime, while educating Illinois residents about the true cost of arson and it’s impacts on individuals and communities. The theme for Arson Awareness Week 2022 is Arson ...Read more
LASALLE – A new sculpture will greet students and visitors at the entrance to LaSalle-Peru Township High School. On Monday, the piece, titled “Realm” by Baltimore artist Rodney Carroll, was installed ahead of a formal dedication ceremony to be held on May 11th. The sculpture, ...Read more
MENDOTA – Playground equipment in Mendota has been temporarily roped off because of a nesting duck. The Mendota Police report that at the playground adjacent to Lake Mendota a female wood duck has made up a nest and they are asking children and adults to stay away for the time being. ...Read more
