East coast blizzard delaying flights in Chicago

The blizzard bearing down on the East Coast is grounding flights in Chicago. More than 200 flights already have been canceled at O’Hare and Midway airports. Forecasters say this winter storm could be the worst ever in

Structure, truck fire extinguished in Streator

STREATOR — A fire in a semi-tractor trailer may have been the cause of a structure fire on the north side of Streator this morning. Streator Fire officials say they were called to Thies Trucking in the 200-block

Suspects in smash and grabs in northern Illinois arrested

HAMPSHIRE, DE KALB COUNTY — Two people were arrested following an investigation of multiple “smash and grabs” in northern Illinois. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office says they arrested 52-year old Tammy Sanders along with Randy Sanders at a

Chicago man arrested following pursuit Wednesday

LA SALLE — A Chicago man was arrested on Wednesday night after he allegedly led police in a pursuit. La Salle Police say an officer attempted to stop 36-year old Ernest Gaston on northbound Interstate 39 near La

Illinois American Water files for rate increase

STREATOR — Residents of Streator could see their water bills rise starting in 2017. Officials at Illinois American Water filed an application with the Illinois Commerce Commission yesterday to adjust the rates for water and sewer service, which