Streator Pushes to Ban Sweepstakes Machines
STREATOR – The city of Streator is pushing for a ban on non-licensed video gambling also known as sweepstakes machines. In a council meeting earlier this week, council agreed to draft an ordinance to ban the machines.
Ottawa Township High School Staff Member Arrested for Sexual Assault
OTTAWA – An Ottawa Township High School staff member was arrested Friday on a charge of sexual assaulting a minor, officials say. Authorities state 22-year-old Alex Jacob-Guadalupe Fuentes was charged with sexually assaulting and abusing
Victorian Holiday at the Hegeler Carus Mansion
LASALLE – The Hegeler Carus Foundation will host their annual holiday celebration beginning Friday evening. Travel back in time to 1898 at the Hegeler Carus Mansion and attend a recreations of a holiday party the Hegeler and
Bomb Hoax Emails Reported Nationwide
CHICAGO— Businesses and schools were evacuated because of a bomb threat hoax across the United States Thursday. Rush-Copley Hospital and the Aurora City Hall were among many places that received threats according to the Aurora Police Department.
Student Stresses Importance of College Courses for High School Students
OGLESBY – A La Moille High School Student gave a speech at Thursdays Illinois Valley Community College Board meeting talking about the importance of a program that allows high school students to take college level courses. Luke
Vietnam Moving Wall Honored at County Board Meeting
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Veterans Tribute Group won the Governor’s Cup for their work in bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall to Ottawa. Steven Kreitzer, superintendent of the La Salle County Veterans Assistance Commission, presented the cup