Leland Chief says standoff incident could have been worse
LELAND – Leland’s Police Chief commended officers in their work subduing a 19-year-old Ottawa man who reportedly shot himself multiple times in the head during a standoff Wednesday night. According to Police Chief Jason Bragg, police were called
Water Tower Repairs Coming to Dana
DANA – The Village of Dana is going to have their water tower refurbished thanks to an investment from Illinois American Water. They announced they will be spending around $400,000 to extend the life of the 115-foot-tall
Tri-Dent Agents Make Heroin Arrest in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – A Spring Valley man is in jail after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team buy/bust operation on Wednesday. In a release by Tri-Dent, they say around noon along with the Spring Valley Police Department
LaSalle-Peru High School Seniors graduate tonight
PERU – LaSalle-Peru High School’s graduation ceremony will be outdoors in Howard Fellows Stadium tonight. The 121st annual commencement will begin at 7 p.m. The gates in the stadium open at 5:45 p.m. A handicap accessible entrance
Ottawa continues search for contractor to take on curb replacements
OTTAWA – Ottawa is still on the lookout for a company to take on their 2019 curb replacement project. Earlier this week, per the recommendation of Public Improvements Commissioner Marla Rodriquez, the city agreed to reject
Illinois State Police will perform roadside safety checks in LaSalle County this month
LASALLE – The Illinois State Police will be conducting roadside safety checks during June in LaSalle County. District 17 Commander, Jason LoCoco says officers working the detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in
Sen. Rezin votes no on FY2020 budget that includes pay raise for lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin voted no on the fiscal year 2020 budget. On Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Prizker signed a nearly $40 billion state budget along with a measure that could lead to enacting a graduated
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
At LaMoille Lions Club: 308 Howard Street, LaMoille, IL All you can eat! Pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, toast, milk, juice, coffee Adults: $7 Kids: 5-10: $5 Kids under 5: FREE All proceeds support LaMoille Lions Club
LaSalle Community Pool
Open to the public 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Fridays and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. $3 per person and FREE for children 3 and under
Ottawa keeps lobbyist on board
OTTAWA – Torricelli Consulting will continue to lobby at the state capital on behalf of the city Ottawa. At last night’s council meeting, a resolution recommended by Mayor Dan Aussem was passed authorizing an agreement with the lobbying and