Positive notes from committee on LaSalle’s 2022 audit report
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s finance committee chair reported positively regarding the city’s latest audit report. Chairman Tom Ptak says the city has taken major strides to dwindle down its debt from bonds they’ve taken out
Mendota brings on new Firefighter/Paramedic
MENDOTA – The Mendota Fire Department has added a new member to their team. On Monday night, 35-year-old Jennifer Coppes was sworn in as a full time fire fighter and paramedic. The Earlville native has spent 15
Mountain Lion struck and killed on I-88 in DeKalb County
DEKALB – A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County on Sunday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials announced. Illinois Department of Natural Resources experts believe it may
Woman busted using her loyalty card with a stolen credit card
A 30-year-old woman used her loyalty card at Tractor Supply Store in conjunction with a stolen credit card. The woman and her husband admitted to breaking into 15 storage units, stealing the items, and selling them online.
DePue receives plaque from FEMA
DEPUE – The Village of DePue was honored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their efforts in solving flooding concerns. A flash flood in the spring of 2020 affected a number of homes in
Tuition reimbursement from Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds for IVCC students coming soon
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has announced tuition reimbursement checks from Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds will be mailed around November 15th. IVCC was allotted over $6 million in HEERF dollars to be used
Illinois Commerce Commission approves safety upgrades for LaSalle County rail crossings
STREATOR – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to move forward with highway-rail crossing safety improvements projects in LaSalle County. The Agreement requires the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to install automatic warning devices at three locations,
New distribution center to be built in Princeton
PRINCETON – A new distribution center will bring new jobs to Bureau County. Ollie’s Bargain Discount will build a $68 million distribution center in Princeton north of I-80. The 600,000 square foot building will eventually employ over
IDPH Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster for children 5 and up
SPRINGFIELD – Following the CDC’s recommendation of the new bivalent boosters for children five and older, the Illinois Department of Public Health is recommending parents and guardians get children vaccinated and fully protected to avoid the most
LaSalle Library offers Halloween craft activities
LASALLE – To celebrate autumn, the LaSalle Library’s weekly Grab & Go craft kits for youth will have new crafts available at the Children’s Circulation Desk every Wednesday. On Tuesday, October 18th, Wednesday, October 19th, and Thursday,