Authorities warn of farm equipment GPS thefts

MORRIS – Farmers are being warned to lock up their storage buildings due to an increase of thefts of GPS units from farm machinery.  The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple thefts around Grundy County.

Body of missing Skokie man found in Illinois River

UTICA – The body of a missing Skokie man was recovered from the Illinois River Saturday. The Illinois Conservation Police were notified on Thursday that a vehicle was left at the boat launch area of Starved Rock

Two killed in house explosion in LaSalle County

LASALLE – Two people are dead after a home exploded in rural LaSalle on Saturday. A neighbor called 911 around 11:30 AM to report the blast in the 3100 block of East Third Road.  Multiple area fire

Four wounded by gunfire in rural Kendall County

  YORKVILLE – Four people were injured by gunfire at what police described as a gathering in rural Kendall County. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office say they were called around 1:30 AM Saturday to the 8400 block

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Grand Ridge

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed that mosquitoes from Grand Ridge tested positive for West Nile virus.  The mosquitoes were collected on August 31st. Officials say this is the first documented West Nile virus

Mendota man killed in DeKalb County crash

SHABBONA – A Mendota man was killed after a two vehicle collision in DeKalb County on Thursday night. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the intersection of University Road and US Route 30