Woman takes dishwashing job at care facility to spend time with husband during pandemic
The woman came up with a creative way to bypass the facilities ‘no visitors’ policy by becoming a part of the staff
Officials: Body part found in river not real
HENRY – A man fishing from shore thought he had found a human foot, but after an investigation it turned out to be fake foot. Around 7:30 PM Henry Police were called to an area near the
4 New Covid-19 Cases in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – Four people have tested positive for Coronavirus in LaSalle County in the past 24 hours. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, that means 258 people have contracted the virus since the pandemic began, and
Illinois Covid Cases Jump Since Last Weekend
SPRINGFIELD – Another troubling report from the Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday. The state says 954 have contracted Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, a more than 50 percent jump from Sunday a week ago.
Saturday morning fire destroys mobile home at Woodhaven
SUBLETTE – A Saturday morning fire destroyed a mobile home and an addition at the rural Lee County resort of Woodhaven Lakes. Around 7:40 AM Sublette and Amboy Fire Departments were called to the scene, where
Work nearing completion on problem rural intersection
UTICA – A rural intersection that has seen multiple accidents over the years is getting new lights and signs. Construction is nearly done on the flashing lights, extra stop signs, and concrete islands at the intersection of
Downstate Representative speaks at partisan ‘Back the Blue’ rally in LaSalle
LASALLE – A downstate Illinois State Representative known for his recent legal challenges against Governor J.B. Pritzker spoke at a partisan ‘Back the Blue’ rally in front of the LaSalle Police Station Saturday afternoon. Republican Representative Darren
OSF schedules Mendota area blood drive
MENDOTA – OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota will be hosing a blood drive on July 17th. The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will in Conference Room C from Noon until 5 PM. To schedule an
Plank Road construction begins Monday; Road closed until further notice
PERU – The construction of the new roundabout in Peru will have Plank Road closed for a number of days. Starting Monday, Plank Road from just south of Frontage Road to just north of Luther drive will