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

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

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

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