Mendota Police: No Shot Fired But Victim Battered
MENDOTA – The early Sunday morning call for a person with a gunshot wound turned out to be unsubstantiated after an investigation by Mendota Police, however, one person was eventually taken into custody. Around 3 AM they
Rural Grundy County Death Ruled Homicide After Fire Last Month
VERONA – The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that a woman who had been found deceased after a fire was a victim of a homicide. They say that 39-year-old Elizabeth Ann Link was a victim of
New Women’s Basketball Coach for IVCC
OGLESBY – There will be a new coach at Illinois Valley Community College for their women’s basketball program. Josh Nauman has been hired as Illinois Valley Community College’s women’s basketball coach. Tom Ptak, who led the program
Police Investigating Shooting Incident in Mendota
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police are investigating an incident involving a gun early Sunday morning. Authorities were called to the 100 block of 13th Ave around 3 AM for a report of someone with a gunshot
Reddick Mansion to participate in Blue Star Museum Program
OTTAWA – The Reddick mansion will again offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer as part of the Blue Star Museums program. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration of the
Rescue Made on Lake Depue Saturday Evening
DEPUE – Kayakers who needed to be rescued were the cause of a call to area river rescue crews at Lake Depue Saturday. According to authorities Peru and Spring Valley River Rescue crews were notified that
Out building in Utica total loss after Saturday morning fire
UTICA – An oil fire occurred at an asphalt contractor in Utica Saturday morning. According to the Utica Community Fire Protection District, they were called to the Utica Terminal Incorporated on North 27th Road, just before 2:30
LaSalle Peru High School’s Class of 2019 Top 10 academic students
Valedictorian Georgia Kapetaneas is the daughter of Leonidas and Christina Kapetaneas of Oglesby. She is a member of the LP Honor Society and an Illinois State Scholar. Kapetaneas received LaSalle Bar Association,
OSF HealthCare announces advancements in cancer care
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce a number of enhancements to cancer care services for patients within north central Illinois including additional specialists and advanced treatment options. Shylendra Sreenivasappa, MD (Dr. Sreeni for short) recently
Dixon Man Wakes to Finds Nude Intruder in Home
DIXON – A naked man was discovered in a home in Dixon by the homeowner when he awoke on Thursday. The Dixon Police say that they were called to the 200 bock of South Dement Avenue for