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Surveillance stills released of possible Peru abduction
PERU – Peru Police have released still images of a video they say may have been involved in a possible abduction Monday morning. Shortly before 5 AM authorities say a person living near 7th and Plum St.
LaSalle County Sheriff Announces Retirement
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced his retirement Monday at the LaSalle County Board Meeting. In an emotional statement, he thanked the county for their support over the years. Templeton said his last
Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations
ROCKTON, Ill. (AP) — Emergency crews are battling massive fires at a northern Illinois chemical plant that exploded into flames. The Monday morning explosion that sent huge plumes of thick black smoke into the air prompted officials
Possible Abduction in Peru Monday Morning
PERU – A possible abduction occurred in Peru, Illinois Monday morning and authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a possible victim and those involved. Although early in the investigation, Peru Police Chief
Mendota FFA and members honored at State Convention
MENDOTA – The Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, winning chapter and group honors. Jack Beetz was recognized for Diversified Crop Production Placement Proficiency in the state and received his
Dangerous algae blooms possible as water temperatures rise
SPRINGFIELD- Authorities warn that blue-green algae blooms may be occurring and it could cause adverse health effects in people and pets. With the temperature of lakes, rivers and streams across the state on the rise, the potential
Latino group sues to block Democrat-drawn maps in Illinois
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Latino civil rights organization says in a new federal lawsuit that Illinois Democrats used inadequate data and an opaque process to draw new legislative districts. The Mexican American
Illinois officials warn of text and email scams
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning residents to be on alert for multiple texting and emailing scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office seeking personal information to defraud Illinoisans. He
COVID-19 vaccines in LaSalle County available by appointment at Health Department
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will have COVID-19 vaccines available six days a week by appointment only. They will have the Johnson and Johnson, Moderna and Phizer vaccines available Monday through Saturday. Those residents
Single vehicle crash kills Livingston County man
ODELL – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in rural Livingston County Thursday. The Livingston County Coroner reports that just before 9 PM they were called to Illinois 170 about six miles north of
Chicago police officer charged in Capitol insurrection
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police officer has been charged with breaching the U.S. Capitol and entering a senator’s office during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Twenty-nine-year-old Karol Chwiesiuk was arrested Friday and
Body in motel rubble is identified as man missing for months
MARION, Ill. (AP) — A body discovered after the demolition of a landmark motel in southern Illinois has been identified as a man who had been missing since December. Marion police Chief David Fitts says foul play
Six Flags park settling lawsuit over fingerprints for $36M
GURNEE, Ill. (AP) — Six Flags Great America has settled a class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $36 million over the use of fingerprint scanners at its Illinois theme park. The Chicago Tribune says pass holders and
IVCC offers $1,000 NuEra awards to cannabis production students
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation is offering $1,000 NuEra Scholarships to students enrolled in cannabis production certificate courses beginning with the start of the fall semester Aug. 18. Students enrolling in Introduction to Cannabis
OSF HeathCare Saint Paul Announces DAISY and Sunflower Award Winners
MENDOTA – Two OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center employees were recognized as award winners for outstanding service last month. As a partner in the international DAISY Award program that recognizes the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate
Political Science exam questions brings crowd to IVCC board meeting
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College monthly board meeting was extended by over an hour as members of the community spoke out about questions that were on an exam given to some students this past spring.
Illinois Valley Food Pantry to fully re-open
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry will fully re-open to clients and the public beginning on Monday. Due to limitations during the pandemic, access to the facility had been limited to staff and volunteers. Pantry Executive
Shots up, virus cases down: Illinois easing rules Friday
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will hit a milestone Friday. That’s when the state lifts all capacity limits on bars, restaurants, businesses and other venues. It comes nearly 15 months after the first stay-at-home order during the coronavirus
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams deploy to all Illinois counties in support of COVID-19 vaccination effort
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced today that three additional FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams arrived in Illinois this week—bringing the total to 11 teams across the state—to distribute information about COVID-19
Fatal Bureau County motorcycle crash victim name released
PRINCETON – The identity of the man killed who was driving a motorcycle in a two vehicle crash east of Princeton on Tuesday was released by the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office. They say that 60-year-old Scott J.