Pistol Shrimp outhit Springfield Lucky Horseshoes but lose 14-3
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp outhit the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes on Monday but suffered a 14-3 loss in seven innings in Springfield. The Shrimp collected six hits to the Horseshoes’ five, but Springfield scored in every inning
Death investigation underway on Marcy Street in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Department asked the public Monday to avoid the 1000 block of Marcy Street, where a death investigation has been launched. In a news release, Ottawa Police Chief Brent Roalson said Ottawa police and medics
State champion 1983 Streator softball team hosting ‘Night of Champions’ for 40th anniversary
STREATOR – Forty years after bringing home La Salle County’s first team sports high school state championship and to this day Streator High School’s only team sports state championship, the 1983 Bulldogs softball team is throwing a
Search continues for missing Joliet man last seen in Streator
The disappearance of a Joliet man reported missing by the Joliet Police Department on May 12 is still under investigation, according to police. Amos D. Morgan, 63, was last seen in the Streator area May 10. His
Carus pays La Salle in full for damaged fire equipment
Carus Chemical said Monday the La Salle Fire Department has been paid in full for the replacement of equipment that was damaged fighting the Jan. 11 chemical plant fire. Carus’ insurance company still is working with other
Riordan Pool in Ottawa hoping for June 19 opening
Ottawa is hoping to have its new Riordan Pool open by June 19. The construction of the $6.7 million pool on East Norris Drive should be complete by Monday, June 12, and filled on Tuesday, June 13,
Interstate 80 to close nights of June 7-9 near Sheffield
Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday a 12-mile portion of Interstate 80 in Bureau County will be closed for three consecutive nights from Wednesday, June 7, through Friday, June 9, to accommodate construction of the 645 E
United Way of Eastern La Salle County names executive director
The United Way of Eastern La Salle County Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sally Honiotes as its new executive director. Honiotes will start work with the United Way, based out of Ottawa, on Monday, June
Appellate court upholds 25-year sentence in Peru carjacking
An appeals court has upheld the 25-year sentence for an Indiana man who carjacked a vehicle in autumn 2021 in Peru, injuring the driver while making his getaway. Darion Coleman, now 32, did not dispute his complicity
La Salle County police reports: June 5, 2023
Daniel J. Piper, 72, of La Salle, was charged by La Salle police with illegally disposing of construction materials at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at the leaf drop off on Eagle Drive. Sonia J. Konczak, 43, of Oglesby,