PERU – As the start of fall approaches, Peru Alderman Aaron Buffo asked the council how they planned to approach Halloween for the children. Buffo voiced Monday evening that he didn’t want to see another event cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying that he believes ...Read more
DIXON – A Bureau County man has died after a motorcycle crash Saturday evening. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office say that around 11:20 PM they were called to the area of East River Road and Ravine Ave. in Dixon for a motorcycle that reportedly struck a guardrail. Authorities say ...Read more
STREATOR – A Streator man is awaiting a bond hearing for gun charges stemming from an alleged incident Saturday. Authorities were called to the 100 block of West Kent Street Saturday around 7:45 PM for possible gunshots. The Streator Police Department say that 40-year-old David R. Baker has ...Read more
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Department reported five new cases of the novel coronavirus and one death Saturday. They announced that a Bureau County man in his 70’s was the latest to pass away from complications of COVID-19. Five new cases were also ...Read more
LASALLE – The Aden Lamps Foundation 8th Annual 5K run/walk will be virtual this year. It will begin the week of September 5th through September 12th and participants can choose to complete the walk/run at their location of choice. Registration fee for adults is $20 and registration ...Read more
MENDOTA – Although the doors to Mendota City Hall are closed to the public, City Clerk Emily McConville says she’s still able to register residents to vote. McConville explained Thursday at the city’s council meeting that individuals only need to give her a call at the office to ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The City of Spring Valley has announced their annual clean up days. The event, held August 31st – September 3rd, will allow residents to get rid of many additional items during their normal garbage service days. All material should be neatly stacked and placed ...Read more
MENDOTA – The man already facing charges after allegedly fleeing Mendota Police is reportedly wanted out of state on drug charges. The Mendota Police Department say that 38-year-old Joshua N. Hamrick is a Fugitive From Justice after they learned of a Washington County, Oregon nationwide ...Read more
MENDOTA – A high speed pursuit Thursday afternoon in Mendota ended off road south of the city with a Sterling man facing numerous charges. Mendota Police say around 4:45 PM they attempted to stop a black Porsche Cayenne that allegedly drove the wrong way down 7th Avenue. A passenger ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – In the Friday update from the Illinois Department of Public Health, they disclosed that more area long term care facilities have had deaths related to COVID-19. In the last seven days there have been four more deaths at the LaSalle County Nursing Home and one death at Streator ...Read more
