Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires
SPRINGFIELD – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. Ranges and cook-tops account for almost three out of every five home fires reported involving cooking, with
Delivery driver steals packages, while delivering different ones
In New York, the most unsuspecting thief stole packages from a home. An Amazon delivery driver was caught on a Ring Doorbell camera taking packages from a home along her route. When she got back into her
Weekend closure set for Dimmick Township bridge
PERU – A bridge on North 35th Road in Dimmick Township will be closed for repairs beginning today. The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that the bridge located between Illinois Route 251 and East 1st Road. Construction
Mendota schools to consider solar proposal
MENDOTA – The three school buildings that make up District 289 in Mendota could see solar panels on their roofs in the coming months. The Board of Education has been presented with a proposal that would save
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office provides children’s winter gear to those in need
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office says they have children’s hats, gloves and scarves available to anyone who needs them. To pick up an article of outerwear for your child, just visit the sheriff’s facility at
Streator community kicks of Red Kettle Campaign 2022
STREATOR – The Streator Salvation Army could use your support in giving back to the community this holiday season. Prepare to hear those bells ringing by dedicated volunteers outside stores beginning this weekend through Christmas
Harvest wraps up positively, grain movement a concern
UNDATED – Harvest in LaSalle County is coming to a close on a positive note, but now the concern is getting grain exported. Farm Bureau President David Isermann says harvest this year is one of
Candlelight Tours of the Reddick Mansion
Dates: Dec. 2, 2022 – Dec. 9, 2022 Times: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Step back into a bygone era and visit the 1858 Reddick Mansion in all of its Christmas splendor, 100 W. Lafayette Street Ottawa, Il 61350! Wander
Festival of Lights Parade in Ottawa
Celebrate the holiday season with the lighting up of historic Washington Square Park in Ottawa! A visit from Santa, a Holiday Parade, festive decorations make this Ottawa tradition a memory to cherish! Parade begins at 6:00
Amboy Firemen Christmas Basket food drive
Amboy Firemen Christmas Basket food drive will be held November 28th thru December 8th. Donations of non-perishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the fire station located at 25 NE Avenue, Amboy. Mon-Fri 8