Ottawa regulating number of gambling cafes
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa is taking action to reduce the number of gambling businesses within its limits. Council passed a change to their code, limiting the number of gaming cafes to nine, eventually. Mayor Dan
Alleged LaSalle County government computer hackers asking for over $400,000
OTTAWA – The alleged hackers of LaSalle County’s government computers are reportedly asking for hundreds of thousands of dollars. At a press conference Wednesday morning, LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton said he could not confirm details of
Illinois ranked second highest real-estate property tax rate
UNDATED – Illinois has the second highest real-estate property tax rate in the United States, according to the recent study. Personal-finance website WalletHub released a report naming Illinois second highest with a statewide average of 2.30%,
Four Arrested on Gun Charges After Raids in Ottawa; Streator
OTTAWA – Illegal firearms were confiscated and four were arrested on gun charges in the latest of a series of sweeps announced Wednesday in Ottawa. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, TRI-DENT, Streator Police and Ottawa Police executed
Ottawa City Council holds off on approving junk yard business on west side of town
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s City Council tabled approving a junk yard proposed on Marquette Street. During public comment at Tuesday night’s meeting residents of Price Street spoke against allowing a new junk yard in the 900
Daylight Saving Time and tips to prepare your body
UNDATED – Daylight saving time starts Sunday, which means losing one hour of sleep. The Center for Disease Control says being sleep deprived before the time change can increase health and safety risks like weakening your immune
Service times set for Utica Fire Department’s Chief of Staff
UTICA – Service times have been set for former Utica Fire Department Chief of Staff, Ed Rogers. There will be a wake this Sunday at 11 a.m. at the fire station with a memorial service to follow
Oglesby Chief of Police interviews this week
OGLESBY – Interviews for Oglesby’s next Chief of Police will be Thursday. Carrie Lijewski, Commissioner of Public Health and Safety, says it will be a non-bias interview process conducted by three Illinois police chiefs. Last month, former
Ottawa Police Department search records, data base in next phase of investigation for missing 45-year-old woman
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department is continuing investigative efforts in the search for a missing Ottawa woman. According to Captain David Gualandri, the continued investigation for 45-year-old Tina Donovan is no longer associated with a ground