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
August 2020 combined sewer into IL River due for closure in Ottawa
OTTAWA – By this time next year, the Environmental Protection Agency will begin closing off one of four sewers discharging into the Illinois River in Ottawa. Due by August 2020, the EPA has prioritized closing off a
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
President of OSF Saint Paul Medical Center Recognized by National Health Care Publication
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center is pleased to announce that President Dawn Trompeter has been named as one of the “70 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know – 2019” by Becker’s Hospital Review, an industry
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