Deer harvest up from 2021 across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD -– Hunters in Illinois harvested over 52,000 deer during the first weekend of the state’s firearm deer season. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, LaSalle County hunters took home 427 deer, up from last
Santa comes to LaSalle-Peru High School for kids workshop
LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru Township High School will be hosting its annual Santa’s Workshop this weekend. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in the student commons/cafeteria at LPHS, children ages 10 and under are welcome to
Health Department honors World AIDS Day
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is honoring World AIDS Day, a day of solidarity for people around the world who are affected by HIV.
Arkansas man accused of trying to steal Florida food truck
When Deputies arrived the suspect, identified as Steven Wayne McClelland, was backing his vehicle up to the food truck. He admitted that he was attempting to steal the food truck.
How often do you change your underwear?
Buzzfeed recently did a “Never Have I Ever” poll on their website, and tens of thousands of people voted. Some answers may be little shocking. Here are some other results: 40% of people claim they have never
Man steals working surveillance camera and is caught from video
A man in Tennessee was arrested after allegedly stealing a surveillance camera. The camera was working and streaming live at the time of it being stolen, placed into a backpack, and then taking it out of his
The average person spends 34 hours of their life untangling Christmas lights
How much time do you spend preparing for the holidays? A recent study shows that it is much longer than you may think. The holidays can be a stressful time and a lot of planning can go
Gas prices show steep decline locally
WASHINGTON — The national average pump price for a gallon of gas dropped 12 cents in the past week. It is the steepest weekly decline since early August, according to the American Automobile Association. Locally, LaSalle County
Traffic control measures changed in Utica
UTICA – A new traffic pattern will be implemented at Illinois 178 and Route 6 intersection in Utica beginning Wednesday. The traffic pattern incorporates a four-way stop. All lanes will remain open. The four-way stop is anticipated
LaSalle County remains highest in unemployment, counties make slight uptick
SPRINGFIELD – Unemployment in North Central Illinois for the month of October is slightly up and LaSalle County remains one of the highest regionally. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, LaSalle County made a slight