OTTAWA – Be wary of any unsolicited phone call promising lower utility rates or demanding payment. As the seasons change, so do the tactics scammers use to try to take information or money from residents. According to AARP, a twist on the way these individuals target the vulnerable, ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will be holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic Saturday. They say that getting a seasonal flu vaccine will be more important than ever for protecting your health and the health of those around you. The drive-thru clinic will be open to the public ...Read more
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Auto Group helped stock the shelves of the Illinois Valley Food Pantry with the 4th annual “Fill the Truck Full of Food” event. Over 2,500 lbs of food was donated and $1,577 in cash donations were presented to the pantry on Wednesday. “I just wanted ...Read more
MARSEILLES – Marseilles city officials are urging all residents to complete their census information in order to help the community fund sewer repairs to prevent backups into homes. They are applying for a block grant from the Department of Commerce & Economic Development to repair ...Read more
MACOMB – All classes were cancelled for Wednesday at Western Illinois University as authorities investigate a shooting on campus. The school released an early morning statement that around 10:30 PM Tuesday a man was shot in Thompson Hall and the building was evacuated. Officials say ...Read more
STREATOR – A number of burglaries and stolen vehicle reports were taken by Streator Police on Monday. Two different parked vehicles at locations along Bloomington Street reportedly had their windows broken and items taken from them over the last couple of days. A change machine in a ...Read more
GALESBURG – The Illinois State Police are still investigating the death of a Rochelle man found dead in Knox County in 2018. Authorities say Tyler L. Smith, a 23-year-old Western Illinois University graduate and a member of the Army National Guard, was downtown in Galesburg with friends ...Read more
OTTAWA – Ottawa will have a driver services facility again starting today. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the new location at 4111 Progress Dr. in Ottawa will now be open. The previous DMV office closed in October of 2019. The new building, which has been ...Read more
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department say another car wash in the community has been damaged by an unknown person. On Sunday they were called to the 600 block of East Hickory, where the owner reported that a security gate, entry door and locks were damaged. Last week, two ...Read more
MENDOTA – They may look authentic, but inspect high denomination bills closely. That’s the advice given by the Mendota Police Department after they say counterfeit $100 bills have been spotted in area businesses. They also suggest using a currency pen and comparing to real currency ...Read more
