New Insurance Brokers for Streator

STREATOR – The city of Streator approved a new insurance broker at their council meeting, Tuesday. Peter McGrath and Jay Bottarini of Streator Insurance Center will represent the city to help reach the cities goals in creating

Housing Rehab Grants Deadline Approaching for Marseilles

MARSEILLES – The deadline for the City of Marseilles to get a Housing Rehabilitation Grant is approaching. Potentially over half a million dollars would be available for residents to use, according to Mayor Hollenbeck. The grants would

Board Recognizes Suicide Prevention Day

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Board recognized world suicide prevention day with a presentation Monday. Alexis Ferracuti, member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, encouraged the board to spread awareness on mental health and suicide prevention.

NIU Gets Grant to Combat Violence Against Women

DEKALB – A federal grant has been awarded to Northern Illinois University to help respond to crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women announced that 57

One Airlifted After Saturday Crash in DeKalb County

LELAND – A two vehicle accident in Southern DeKalb County caused a juvenile to be air lifted from the scene Saturday afternoon. According to the DeKalb Sheriff’s office near the intersection of Somonauk and Suydam Road, a