Red Cross: Blood, Platelet Donations Needed in Wake of Hurricane Florence
ILLINOIS – As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in
Streator’s Enterprise Zone to Expand
STREATOR – Streator’s Enterprize Zone is expected to make extensions into LaSalle and Livingston County. An ordinance was passed at Streator’s City Council meeting, Wednesday, to annex certain territories into the city. An intergovernmental agreement between Livingston
Blue Jay Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
OTTAWA – Another bird that was collected, a dead blue jay, has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the bird was collected in Marseilles and tested on Wednesday. The first
Police Seek Clues in Princeton Pharmacy Burglary
PRINCETON – Early on Monday morning a burglary allegedly took place at a pharmacy in Princeton and the police are seeking help in locating individuals seen nearby. In a social media post, Princeton Police are seeking information
Rental Truck Stopped on Interstate with 50 Pounds of Pot; Guns
PERU – A traffic stop of a rental truck led to the arrest of two individuals for cannibis trafficking. Tuesday evening Peru Police had stopped a rental truck near Plank Road on Interstate 80 for allegedly speeding
Rash of Vehicle Burglaries in Dalzell
DALZELL – A rash of vehicle burglaries reported on Wednesday have caused the Dalzell Police Department to seek the public’s help in locating those who may be involved. On Wednesday it was reported that eight vehicles,
Mendota High School Updates Shooter Security Plan
MENDOTA – An updated and enhanced plan for an armed intruder situation is being implemented at Mendota High School. According to Principal Denise Aughenbaugh the method of Run – Hide – Fight has been endorsed
DHS Awards Streator Fire Grant
STREATOR – Streator’s Fire Department will be getting some upgrades to their emergency equipment. Nearly $120,000 was awarded by The Department of Homeland Security to acquire new devices, including new heart monitors, defibrillators and CPR devices. According