Monday Fire Damages Streator Home

STREATOR – A Monday afternoon house fire in Streator damaged a home, but no injuries were reported. According to the Streator Fire Department, they were called to a home in the 300 block of LaSalle Street around

Police on the lookout for stolen vehicle in Streator

STREATOR – A business in the 2300 block of North Bloomington Street reported on Monday that a rental vehicle was stolen. Streator Police say that the vehicle was not returned and they are asking the public for

Heroin Arrests Made by Tri-Dent on Monday

OGLESBY – Two men are in the LaSalle County Jail after a controlled purchase operation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team.  On Monday afternoon they,  along with the LaSalle Police were operating in the 300 block

Peru Officers Commended Monday

PERU – Two police officers were commended on their work at Monday night’s Peru City Council Meeting. Officers Bradley Anderson and Aaron Querciagrossa were given the IVCH Heart Saver Hero Award as well as the City of

Statewide gas tax reflects prices as averages increase

CHICAGO – Gas prices statewide and in the tri-county area have increased. That’s all thanks to the recent statewide gas tax hike that took off earlier this month. According to Illinois Director of Public Affairs for the

Red Cross issues heat safety tips

  The following recommendations from the American Red Cross can keep you and your family safe during this heat wave: NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN YOUR VEHICLE. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach

Peru Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department received confirmation that mosquitoes from Peru tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquitoes were collected on July 18th and Environmental Health staff were able to conduct the confirmatory test

Ottawa pursues grants for Thornton Park

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa is pursuing grants to upgrade Thornton Park. Mayor Dan Aussem says during a workshop, upgrades were considered for Thornton Park like resurfacing the tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, new shelters, a