Be mindful to vets, pets and children with special needs this Fourth of July
CHICAGO – As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, it’s important to be mindful of our military veterans, children with special needs and even our pets. The Department of Veterans Affairs warns loud blasts
Pistol Shrimp win second half opener
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Alton River Dragons 11-7 in the first game of the second half of the season Monday in Peru.
La Salle County police reports: July 3, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for July 3, 2023.
La Salle bicycle, car crash results in minor injuries
A 14-year-old girl from Peru had minor injuries after a bicycle and car collision at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Ninth and Marquette streets, La Salle police said.
History Comes Alive In Starved Rock Country – Part One
7 can’t-miss historical attractions and tours around the Ottawa area
Ottawa man charged in cocaine bust
Drug agents seized 40 grams of purported cocaine, plus packaging materials, during a Friday drug raid and the resident now is charged with a felony.
Streator shooting reported, man injured by gunfire
A 52-year-old man was injured by gunfire, but expected to survive, Sunday evening in the 700 block of East Bridge Street, Streator police said.
10 pranks to pull on your co-workers
Sometimes a little laughter in the workplace is a good thing, however if you are the one the prank is on, maybe not so much. Calling all animals – give your co-worker a list of phone numbers
Indianapolis man robs woman, then asks for a date on Facebook
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis man allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint and took approximately $100. He also demanded that she add him on Facebook, which she did thinking that maybe he would leave her alone. Later he
Lauren Underwood: PACT Act upholds promise to our veterans
Lauren Underwood: Thanks to the PACT Act, if a veteran’s illness is on the greatly expanded list of presumptive conditions and they meet the service requirements, then they qualify for care and benefits.