Motorcyclist identified in fatal DeKalb County crash
MALTA – The Malta man that was killed after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County Tuesday has been identified. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 5 PM they were called to the intersection of
Littering on highways costs Illinois $41.3 million in 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation spent $41.3 million on litter pickup, sweeping shoulders and removing large debris. With the arrival of spring, IDOT is reminding drivers to not litter, but also to
State police to enforce no parking along IL Rt 178 and IL Rt 71. near state parks
NORTH UTICA – “No Parking Tow-Away” zones will be strictly enforced this year, namely along Illinois Route 178 and Illinois Route 71 near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. According to the Illinois State Police, the large
Oglesby awarded safe routes to school grant
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby was awarded a safe route to school grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The approved project includes new and replacement sidewalks for children in the community to reach school safely.
Red Cross asks for more donors in Streator
STREATOR – The American Red Cross is in need of people to sign up to give blood at the upcoming Streator community blood drives. They say low donor appointment signups and low appointment turnout have resulted in
Peru intersection to close for construction
PERU – An intersection in Peru will be closed for construction. The City of Peru Public Works Department announced that the intersection of 7th Street and Monks Ave will be closed beginning Thursday. Motorists should seek
Streator High School Board in support of new Marilla Park shelter
STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s board gave its blessing to a woodworking teacher to build a shelter at Marilla Park. This week Dave Taylor presented his scale model of the 20 x 40 timber
Man accused of attempted robbery, vehicle theft in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A man authorities described as homeless is facing multiple charges after an alleged attempted robbery of a gas station and a vehicle theft in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police Department say they were called around
Driver seriously injured, cows killed in I-80 crash near Joliet
JOLIET – The driver of a tractor trailer carrying cattle was seriously injured in a crash on I-80 near Joliet that caused over a dozen cows to spill onto the interstate. The Illinois State Police say the
DOJ says it will appeal ruling against travel mask mandate if CDC calls for it
The Department of Justice announced that it would consider an appeal of the recent ruling that voided the federal mask mandate on public transit, if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deems it necessary. The Justice