Bond set for man accused of shooting, standoff in Sheridan
SHERIDAN – Bond has been set for the man facing multiple charges after a shooting and hours-long standoff in the village of Sheridan on Saturday. The LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss announced that 55-year-old Jeffery L. Plique
Thief in Texas steals skeleton and rocking chair it was zip-tied to
A thief in Texas was caught on video from a Ring camera stealing a skeleton. The homeowner in Austin stated that he had zip-tied the skeleton to the chair to try to prevent thieves from stealing, however
Possible turkey shortage this Thanksgiving
There is a turkey shortage this year, and you may have to settle for a different main dish or pay more than you would a couple of years ago. 1. Turkey prices crashed in 2019, and a
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority announces transportation grants
CHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority announced a $255,000 funding opportunity to help residents in need of transportation to meet pre-trial court, probation, or parole conditions. Supported with federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Illinois Safe2Help program reports over 800 public interactions during its first year
SPRINGFIELD – On the one-year anniversary of its creation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Safe2Help program reports that it has received 873 public interactions across the state. Safe2Help Illinois is a free, information sharing platform that is
Bureau County man found dead, Ohio man in custody
OHIO, IL – A 69-year-old village of Ohio man is dead and another is in the Bureau County Jail after an incident Sunday. Around 6 PM the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to a
Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
LASALLE – The Illinois Veterans’ Home at LaSalle is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its veterans and staff. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs announced 23 staff and 42 residents have tested positive. Those who have tested
One in custody after Bureau County incident leaves one dead
OHIO, IL – Authorities confirmed one individual is dead and another person is in custody after an incident in the Bureau County community of Ohio. Sunday afternoon authorities were called to the 200 block of East Long
Downtown fire contained in Mendota; mostly smoke damage
MENDOTA – Multiple Fire Departments rushed to downtown Mendota Monday morning for a report of smoke in a multi-story building. Mendota and Troy Grove Fire were initially called to the 700 Block of Washington Street around 7:45
Do you have trouble remembering peoples names?
If you have trouble remembering names, here is a tip for you! When you meet someone, come up with an entertaining mental picture of the person to associate their name with something to trigger your memory. If