Ohio man charged with Attempted Murder after police pursuit in Ogle County
OREGON – An Ohio man has been charged with Attempted Murder after a police pursuit that began in Stephenson County. On Tuesday the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office reports that they joined a pursuit initiated by Stephenson
Hosting for the holidays can be stressful, and cause sleep depervation
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2022/11/hosting-for-the-holidays-prepare-to-lose-sleep-survey-say/ Being the host for family or friends to stay overnight with you can be a stressful time, a time when you lose sleep trying to prepare for their visit. On average, the host will lose two-and-a-half
IDOT invites submissions for $200 million freight mobility grant program
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that applications are being accepted for its grant program to improve the mobility of freight throughout the state. Applications are due December 19th for up to $200 million
Authorities advise this Thanksgiving: Buckle up and drive sober
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois are reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday. The day before Thanksgiving, sometimes called Blackout Wednesday,
Mendota promotes officer to Sergeant
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department promoted patrolman Zachary Urbanski to Sergeant at a ceremony Monday night. Sgt Urbanski joined the department in January of 2019. The Western Illinois University graduate also attended South Suburban Law Enforcement
Gas prices drop ahead of Thanksgiving, still highest national average on record says, AAA
CHICAGO – Drivers fueling up ahead of the holiday will benefit from falling pump prices, according to the American Automobile Association, however, this week will see the highest Thanksgiving national average price since AAA started keeping
Coroner and crime lab called to Mendota address
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police and other agencies are investigating an incident in the 300 block of 9th Ave Tuesday afternoon. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services were called to the
Mendota city council votes to approve new TIF district
MENDOTA – A new Tax Increment Finance District that encompasses much of the Mendota business areas was voted on Monday night. The Mendota City Council voted to approve the district 7-0. Over 500 vacant and improved properties
Thanksgiving travel tips
If you are traveling this Thanksgiving with food to your hosts home, be prepared and don’t spoil your hard work. Here are the top 10 tips for transporting your food safely. Use rubber or silicone lids Use
Bank robber writes note on back of his birth certificate
A 30-year-old man from Missouri admitted to robbing a bank earlier this year after handing a teller a note written in pink highlighter. The note was on the back of his birth certificate. At the time