By JOHN O’CONNOR and SARA BURNETT Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State Sen. Iris Martinez, a state and national Democratic Party leader, on Thursday joined a burgeoning group of Democratic lawmakers _ all women _ calling for Michael Madigan to reliquish his decades-long grip on ...Read more
OTTAWA – Governor J.B. Pritzker is scheduled to appear in Ottawa Thursday at the LaSalle County Health Department. Last week the county was moved into what the state calls a ‘Warning Level’ and asked the public to limit large family and social gatherings to help reduce the ...Read more
PRINCETON – A Chicago man was arrested after meth was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop on I-80 on Tuesday. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say that around 8:45 AM they stopped a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Germane M. Flemons of Chicago near milepost 56 in Bureau ...Read more
PERU – A Granville man is in custody after being arrested on drug charges in Peru on Wednesday. The Peru Police Department say that 25-year-old Devonte L. Williams was charged with Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance-Cocaine after an investigation into narcotics sales in the ...Read more
OTTAWA – A woman who had allegedly made suicidal comments was found Wednesday night at Buffalo Rock State Park after a three hour search. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they were notified that a 57-year-old woman from DeKalb County may be in the area, and using the ...Read more
AMBOY – A woman is facing multiple charges after a pair of suspicious fires in Lee County. On July 19th the Amboy Police Department say they arrested 42-year-old Gayla Grossman. She was charged with three counts of Arson, Unlawful Possesion of a Weapon by a Felon, and violating an order of ...Read more
PEORIA – Two vehicles were reportedly stolen from a car dealership in Peoria Monday night, and at least one of the suspects was only 10 years old. Around 10:45 pm, Peoria Police were called to 2300 West Pioneer Parkway, regarding a business burglary. Upon arrival, officers checked the ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College announced they are in a strong financial position during the Tuesday audit-finance committee meeting. Vice President for Business Services and Finance Cheryl Roelfsema said revenues in the general fund, comprised of the education and operations ...Read more
PONTIAC – Three more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department on Tuesday say male in his 20s, male in his 50s and male in his 60s are all recovering in isolation. LCHD officials continue to work closely with the Illinois ...Read more
MENDOTA – Tuesday the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue sprung into action when a home was discovered in Mendota with nearly 20 pets. They announced on social media that they took in 10 dogs and 9 cats. IVAR suspects some of the cats, even though they were reportedly neglected and living in ...Read more
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