Marseilles man shot; facing charges after confrontation in Dwight
DWIGHT – A Marseilles man was shot in Dwight Sunday morning during what police described as a confrontation. The Dwight Police Department say 32-year-old Johnathan Behrens was outside a home in the 500 block of East Seminole
One dead after DeKalb County single vehicle crash
HINCKLEY – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the 17000 block of Jericho Road near Hinckley Sunday morning after a truck
Illinois Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse resumes monthly meetings
STREATOR – The Illinois Valley Clubhouse has reintroduced the Monthly Support Group for Acquired Brain Injury, including trauma or stroke. They will be meeting at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at 508 E.
Illinois American Water celebrates safety milestone in Streator District
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is celebrating a 14 year safety milestone achieved by the Streator District. Bernie Sebold, senior manager of Illinois American Water’s safety and health program, said “The Streator team have made safety their
IEMA urges everyone to prepare for disaster
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and local emergency managers, are encouraging Illinoisans to take time to prepare for potential emergencies at homes, at work, and in the community. National Preparedness Month is recognized each
LaSalle County Health Department identifies Monkeypox Virus in county resident
OTTAWA – Public health officials have identified the first probable case of monkeypox virus in a LaSalle County resident. The case is considered probable until confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Authorities are working
Pump prices projected to decrease, AAA says
CHICAGO – Although gasoline demand has increased slightly, lower oil prices have led to falling pump prices. The American Automobile Association predicts that if gasoline demand begins to subside, as it typically does post-Labor Day, pump
Lower level/garage of Bickerman Building soon to be nano-brewery
NORTH UTICA – A small space in downtown Utica’s Bickerman Building will be home to a nano-brewery and taproom. Village of North Utica Trustees approved the special use permit from Dan Stash of Peru,
IDNR to post Operation Disrupt signs at state parks to connect people in crisis to important resources
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has joined the Operation Disrupt initiative aimed at preventing suicide by posting mental health crisis support information at Illinois State Parks. Signs displaying the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Help clean-up Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks this Friday
OGLESBY – Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park officials need your help cleaning up parks tomorrow. The parks have had plenty of foot traffic as summer comes to an end, especially after the Labor Day weekend