Man dials wrong number to hire hitman
A business owner in Ohio had to contact authorities recently due to two voicemails the business received. The voicemals were from a 58-year-old man in Cleveland named Desmen Ramsey, who dialed the wrong number, while trying to
ILVY Dolphin swimmer qualifies for Nationals Competition
PERU – The ILVY Dolphins from the Illinois Valley YMCA hosted their Monster Splash Invitational Sunday. During the meet, five national cut times were obtained. This included Streator senior Nolan Deats from the Dolphins on his 100
“Active Investigation” cancels classes at Ohio Community Schools
OHIO, IL – Students and staff of Ohio Community Schools in Bureau County are not in session today due to what the district describes as an ongoing investigation that is utilizing school property. The district made the
Officials warn of flood-damaged cars caused by Hurricane Ian
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ian or other natural disasters. He says titles for potential
Illinois Housing Development Authority announces up to $30,000 in mortgage relief
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced it is reopening a mortgage assistance program designed to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic on November 1st. The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund provides up to $30,000 in
One person hospitalized after Sheridan shooting; standoff
SHERIDAN – An early morning shooting and hours-long standoff drew a significant police presence to the village of Sheridan Saturday. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s claim that around 7:30 AM they were called to the community for a
“A Very Flutey Halloween Concert” coming to Peru
PERU – The Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble will present “A Very Flutey Halloween Concert” under the direction of Sue Gillio on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7pm at the Zion United Church of Christ in Peru. Musical
IDPH reports Illinois surpassed 1 million mark for Bivalent COVID-19 booster shots
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that more than 1.1 million residents have received a dose of the new, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were approved for use in early September. Since the
Officer involved shooting in Whiteside County Friday
MORRISON – The Illinois State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting in Whiteside County on Friday. They claim they were executing a search warrant in the 600 block of North Cherry Street in Morrison, when they
LaSalle Library offers Halloween give-away
LASALLE – The LaSalle Public Library will be offering a fun give-away and photo op on Saturday. From 10 AM until 5 PM, they will host two professional photo backdrops – one background themed for Halloween and