Train strikes unoccupied truck in Peru
PERU – Peru police say an unoccupied truck vs train collision occurred at the Plain Street crossing, but no injuries were reported. They say around 3 AM Friday two locomotives and six cars were damaged by the
Lee County add 28 residents to isolation
DIXON – Lee County still reports no confirmed cases of COVID-19, they did put another 28 people into isolation since Wednesday. Isolation is used to keep those feeling ill from healthy individuals and so far 61 persons
Seneca Township High School confirms one student positive for COVID-19
SENECA – Seneca Township High School says a student has tested positive for COVID-19, on Thursday. Officials say they received a call from the LaSalle County Health Department informing that one of their students tested positive
Illinois Valley Community College closed to the public for remainder of spring semester
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will move to virtual delivery of all courses and services beginning Monday, March 23. The main campus and Ottawa Center will be closed to the public for the remainder of the
One case of COVID-19 confirmed in LaSalle County, a female in her teens
SPRINGFIELD – LaSalle County has its first case of COVID_19. On Thursday, Governor J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health announced 136 more cases in 22 counties, including one case in LaSalle County. According to the
Don’t panic! How to avoid fake news and scams during COVID-19 pandemic
UNDATED – Since the outbreak of COVID-19, false news, remedies and scams have been circulating. The misinformation has come in the form of text messages and most popular for example, Facebook users mentioning a nationwide lockdown. According
Oglesby’s newly hired police chief says city needs to concentrate on making it a better place to live
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby’s future police chief, Scott Pavlock is backing down from the position. In a letter to the city clerk, Pavlock says the former chief was a good man who was publicly dishonored. Pavlock
Two injured in Dixon shooting
DIXON – Early Wednesday morning a man and a woman in Dixon were injured after being struck by gunfire in Dixon. According to the Dixon Police Department, around 3:45 AM they were called to the 1300 block
Peru Officers help save life on Tuesday
PERU – An emergency call for a person who was not responsive at a Peru business on Tuesday had a positive outcome thanks to the work of the Peru Police Department. Mayor Scott Harl on social media
Streator joins other cities in passing ordinances pertaining to a state of emergency
STREATOR – Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford has signed a declaration that would authorize him to declare a state of emergency if need be. On Wednesday night city council passed the ordinance that would allow Lansford to