North Central Illinois Update

GRAND RIDGE – An Ottawa teen is dead after a two vehicle crash east of Grand Ridge Thursday night.   According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office they were called around 9:30 PM to the intersection of East 18th and North 21st road.  The teen was identified by authorities as ...Read more

OGLESBY – The Derecho that struck North Central Illinois caused plenty of damage back in August, and one of the attractions hardest hit was Matthiessen State Park.   It was announced by authorities that some of the park will finally be open this weekend.  Park officials say all of the ...Read more

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday announced that 16 more individuals are now considered recovered from COVID-19, however, there were nearly twice as many new infections. They reported that 31 new infections of the novel coronavirus were discovered, bringing the total ...Read more

PONTIAC – A man in his 50’s was the latest person to pass away from COVID-19 complications in Livingston County. The Livingston County Health Department on Thursday also noted that six more residents and three inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center have also tested positive for the ...Read more

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will be turning to a New York company to help recover from the April incident where their computer systems were compromised. The IVCC Board approved a contract with Kroll for data breach notification and communication support for $259,157. The ...Read more

PERU – The Peru roundabout is nearly completed, with some traffic being allowed through on Thursday. Individuals driving north to Plank Road and to I-80 will be able to use the interchange, however, traffic to Peoria Street, Sunset Drive, and those coming south off of Plank Road will have ...Read more

    PERU – The long awaited road construction that will add another connection from Route 251 to Plank Road was completed Thursday. The Unytite Drive road extension was opened with a ribbon cutting. The $5 million dollar project was originally set to be completed this spring. ...Read more

STREATOR – A vehicle that was located wrecked and abandoned in rural LaSalle County was originally reported stolen. Streator Police say the 2012 Chevrolet SUV was found in the 1500 block of East 20th Road. The vehicle was reported stolen early in the morning on Wednesday from the 600 block ...Read more

ANCONA – A fiery gas leak was extinguished overnight near Ancona. Around 1:30 AM Long Point, Reading and Cornell Fire was called out to 2900 N300 East Road for a Nicor gas well on fire. With the assistance of Nicor the gas was shut off and the fire extinguished. No injuries were reported. ...Read more

STREATOR – The Streator Area United Way announced that they are over the halfway point for pledges for fundraising of their 2020 goal of nearly $270,000. It was announced on Tuesday by Josh Biros, the Campaign Chairperson, that $136,606 have been pledged. Streator Unlimited, First Federal ...Read more