PERU – A rash of car burglaries is being investigated by the Peru Police Department. In a release on Monday, authorities say that the southwest section of town has seen an increase of unlocked cars being entered with items taken. The Peru Police say that around 2 AM on Monday they were ...Read more
PERU – Those needing assistance with filing taxes can receive help at the Peru Library on Thursday. The annual AARP tax preparation event with Tax-Aide volunteers will be a one day event this year, and handled differently than in years past. Participants will leave their tax paperwork with ...Read more
STREATOR – The Sandy Ford Bridge carrying County Highway 5 over the Vermillion River will be closed for a few days while crews remove trees. The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that beginning Monday at 6 AM through at least Friday at 4 PM the bridge will be closed. Unlike ...Read more
OGLESBY – A scholarship for students planning to teach in the fine arts has been established in memory of Christine Jordan Kalil. The $1,000 annual award will support students pursuing teaching careers in art, music, theatre or other fine arts. Demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.0 ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – After 10 Illinois State Police troopers being involved in Scott’s Law-related crashes since the beginning of 2021, officials are reminding drivers the importance to move over for stopped emergency vehicles. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White emphasized that ...Read more
PERU – A Peru man is facing drug charges after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team raid on Thursday. According to TRI-dent, around 9 PM a search warrant was executed in the 1500 block of Walnut Street in Peru. During the search, authorities allegedly discovered 8 grams of purported ...Read more
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa was recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction® Centers for Maternity Care designation. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved ...Read more
DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a confidence scam involving the drive to get individuals vaccinated for COVID-19. They reported receiving complaints from residents saying they are being called by an individual asking about their vaccine status and then wanting ...Read more
MINONK – Fieldcrest Community Unit District 6 school announced Wednesday that they will be trying to reduce building heating costs by turning down the thermostat. Superintendent Dr. Kari L. Rockwell said that a drastic increase in natural gas prices could potentially increase their costs ...Read more
CHICAGO – The national gas price average is crawling upwards, in part due to the massive snow and ice storm that gripped much of the nations mid-section earlier this week. According to the American Automobile Association, the national gas price average is at $2.53 per gallon. On a statewide ...Read more
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