Two People Found Dead in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Two people have been found dead inside an Ottawa home. Ottawa Police said that shortly after 7 pm Friday, they were sent to a north side address to check on the well being of the
From swimming to grilling, the American Red Cross offers summer safety tips
The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy the season and offers safety tips you can follow all summer long while enjoying outdoors activities with family and friends. Before going in, on or around the water, every
Employment partners sought for inmate employment initiative
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, Probation Office and LaSalle County State’s Attorney are seeking employment partners in a program to help offenders find local jobs. According to the Sheriff Thomas Templeton, the goal of the
IDOT: Route 18 to be resurfaced this Summer
STREATOR – Streator received news from the Illinois Department of Transportation of a resurfacing project for Route 18. Earlier this week, Mayor Jimmie Lansford announced that Route 18 from 251 to the west end of Streator city limits
Oglesby man charged with possession of child pornography
OTTAWA – An Oglesby man was charged with possession of child pornography Friday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, just after 8 a.m., 32-year-old Timothy M. Stephens was arrested and charged with three counts of Possession of
IL EPA announces plan to perform assessment of old plant site near DePue
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency plans to assess a plant property that left behind contaminants in the Village of DePue. The New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical National Priorities List (NPL) Site includes a former primary and
Curb replacements, pedestrian bridge in the works for Ottawa
OTTAWA – Ottawa is getting closer to beginning curb replacements and construction of a new pedestrian bridge. Earlier this week, council awarded a bid to Complete Concrete Raising in Minooka for $254,000 for concrete work on East
Rain and flood damage delay completion of overflow parking lot expansion at Starved Rock
OGLESBY – Construction on Starved Rock’s overflow parking lot was expected to be finished by now, but with wet weather wrecking havoc it could take months. According to Site Superintendent Kerry Novak, rain and flood damage has
Details to be released on last weekend’s fire in Ottawa
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Fire Chief says details on last weekend’s fire on Chestnut Street will be released Friday. According to Chief Andrew Borkowski, the department is awaiting the State Fire Marshal’s conclusion to the investigation that
Streator approves the issuance of $2.5 million in bonds to Vactor Manufacturing
STREATOR – Vactor Manufacturing will be issued $2.5 million in bonds from Streator for their upcoming major expansion. As part of a redevelopment agreement, Streator authorized the issuance in general obligation bonds to be paid back via