Basketball courts in Mendota vandalized
MENDOTA – The two full sized basketball courts located at Strouss Park in Mendota have incurred some damage over the last few weeks. The damage is not bad enough to prevent play, but the volunteers with
2020 street maintenance proposals in Peru
PERU – The city of Peru’s street ratings system is out and up to seven streets in each ward are proposed for maintenance this year. The Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating system program was completed by Peru’s
St. Patrick’s Parade in LaSalle this weekend
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be the biggest yet. Around 100 floats and four different marching bands will be parading along First Street in downtown LaSalle on Saturday at 1 p.m.
2020 census online starts Thursday
SPRINGFIELD – The first day to complete the 2020 Census online is Thursday. The Illinois Department of Human Services says the online questionnaire is the easiest way to get counted and can be accessed from a smart
Voting places in Ottawa relocated due to coronavirus concerns
OTTAWA – Polling places in LaSalle County have been moved due to precautionary measures against the coronavirus. County Clerk Lori Bongartz reports that Heritage Woods and Pleasant View Lutheran will no longer be polling places, as the
Police Department puts out wanted alert for stray cow
No injuries after car vs train accident in Streator
STREATOR – No injuries were reported after a mid-day car vs train collision in Streator on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, they say 36-year-old Jillian K. Vissering of Long Point was traveling north on