Chicago pair facing forgery charges in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – Two individuals from Chicago are facing forgery charges after reportedly passing counterfeit currency in Ottawa on Wednesday. The Ottawa Police Department claim they stopped a vehicle carrying occupants matching a description given for two subjects
Theft ring taken down by photo on social media
Navin “Lovin” Khanna of New Jersey owned an auto shop that allegedly bought and resold stolen converters. He was also one of the leaders of a theft ring of catalytic converters where recently 21 people from five
With the time change comes reminder to check your smoke detectors
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross is reminding residents nationwide that with the time change set for this weekend, that you should take the opportunity to test your smoke detectors. If they fail to respond after installation
LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission wants to turn Illinois green for the week of Veterans Day
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission wants to promote a unique way to honor those who have served our country during the week of Veterans Day. They are asking that green light bulbs be installed
Florida Man Blames Paranormal Activity for Driving Car Missing Two Tires
An SUV missing two tires was stopped along Florida’s Interstate 75, and the driver says paranormal activity was behind the disappearance, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports. It happened, he said, because someone put a curse on
Teenager calls 911 during robbery, her mom picks up
A 16-year-old girl in New Orleans was working in a fast food restaurant when another woman came in and robbed the place. The 16-year-old along with coworkers were locked in the freezer. Thankfully the girl had her
Repeat offender kicks cop in the groin, again
A Chicago man was recently released from prison after being arrested for punching a woman in the face and kicking a cop in the groin. Six days lafter his parole, he was arrested again for punching a
Gas prices drifting downward; still above $4 locally
CHICAGO – The pain at the pump may be drifting away, but gas prices are still above $4 a gallon locally. The American Automobile Association say the national average for a gallon of gasoline is at
Inflation puts tighter squeeze on already pricey kids sports
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Sticker shock in youth sports is nothing new, but the onslaught of double-digit inflation across America this year has added a costly wrinkle on the path to the ballparks, swimming pools
Illinois Department of Public Health launches effort to strengthen children’s mental health care
CHICAGO – Various agencies from the state of Illinois announced they are launching a new program designed to help pediatricians and other providers meet children’s mental health needs by strengthening mental health services in emergency departments and