Fatal accident in Grundy County

MINOOKA – A pedestrian died after an accident with a semi tractor trailer truck in Grundy County Thursday. According to the Illinois State Police, the truck was traveling on I-80 westbound west of Brisbin Road when it

Streator looking into PACE Program admin

STREATOR – The city of Streator may hire an administrator for their PACE program. The Property Assessed Clean Energy program allows for business developers in Streator to receive additional financing for energy efficiency projects. The program would

Local unemployment rates rise

OTTAWA – While the statewide unemployment rate remained steady over the past month, local unemployment rates continue to rise, leaving them among the highest in the state. State wide unemployment remained at 4.3%, however counties like LaSalle,

Fire Destroys Truck in Bureau County

SEATONVILLE – The Seatonville Fire Department, along with Ladd and Spring Valley Fire battled an early Thursday truck fire that destroyed a semi-tractor.   Around 2:30 a.m. crews were called to the Seatonville Elevator for a fully engulfed