SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment rates dropped in February according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County remains highest in unemployment locally at 7.4%, but decreased from 8.5% last month. Putnam and Bureau County are averaging between 6.4% a ...Read more
OTTAWA – The polls opened at 6 AM Tuesday for the spring election in the state of Illinois. Many civic positions are on the ballot today, including contested mayoral races in Utica, Peru and Spring Valley. Also on the ballot dozens of other races for positions in most communities. Polling ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD — As warmer weather approaches, motorcycles are becoming a common sight. In an effort to advocate for a safe riding season, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police have joined forces to kick off the latest “Ride Smart” safety campaign, reminding ...Read more
BRACEVILLE – The Grundy County Coroner’s Office is investigating a farming incident that claimed the life of a Braceville man. 69-year-old Michael A. Perino 69 of rural Braceville was found on the ground alongside his tractor on Saturday. Authorities say, Perino may have ...Read more
OTTAWA – No Coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in LaSalle County in the past week. According to the LaSalle County Health Department’s COVID-19 weekly update and Studstill Media data, the county hasn’t reported a single coronavirus-related death in over a week, ...Read more
LEONORE – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that they are investigating a fatal roll-over crash that occurred Sunday afternoon. In a press release, they say they were called to rural Leonore to investigate the incident that led to at least one death. More information is ...Read more
MENDOTA – A belated event crowned the 2020 Mendota Sweet Corn Festival Queen Saturday night. Anna Bokus was selected for the honor of representing the city this summer after the Sweet Corn Festival was ultimately cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was sponsored by the ...Read more
LASALLE – A truck driver has been ticketed after a 7 vehicle crash on Interstate 80 on Thursday that injured 4. Around 8 AM near the Illinois 251 interchange authorities say a tractor trailer driven by a Canadian man allegedly struck the rear of multiple vehicles who were stopped on the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – A Mendota High School senior has been selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Diversified Crop Production – Placement. Jack Beetz is a member of the Mendota FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. He was selected as the State Winner by a committee of agriculture ...Read more
BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water is urging customers with a past due balance to access the Company’s financial assistance program, H2O Help to Others. This program, along with payment plans, is available to help prevent service interruption for nonpayment. Customers with a past due ...Read more
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