Breastfeeding Education with LaSalle County’s WIC Program
OTTAWA, IL— LaSalle County Health Department WIC Program promotes breastfeeding as the normal and healthiest way to feed infants. Several nurses in the Family Health program are certified in Lactation Counseling, and all staff are educated to
Two arrested on heroin charges in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Two people were taken into custody after Ottawa Police and the department’s K9, seized over 40 bags of suspected heroin during a traffic stop, Thursday. 67-year-old Kendrix C. Williams and 34-year-old Cassandra M. Clark both
Illinois Valley’s Youth Rugby Team competes for the state title this weekend
PERU – The inaugural Illinois Valley Coal Minors Youth Rugby Team is competing in the 2019 Middle School State Championship in Chicago, Sunday. Coach Fran Baker is excited to announce his 5-6th grade boys will be competing
Here’s how local legislators voted on the gender-neutral license bill
SPRINGFIELD – Local legislator’s vote on a bill that passed offering a gender-neutral option on driver’s licenses weren’t all one sided. On Wednesday, Senator Sue Rezin, who represents area counties including LaSalle, Putnam and Bureau did not vote on
Road work near Utica begins Monday
UTICA – Patchwork on the intersection of US Route 6 and IL Route 178 near Utica will begin on Monday. The project includes patching and resurfacing US Route 6 from IL Route 178 to the west city
Tiskilwa man charged with possession in Tri-Dent arrest
TISKILWA – A man faces multiple charges after an arrest warrant executed by the Tri County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team in Tiskilwa. According to agents, they conducted an arrest warrant on Wednesday just before 1 p.m. at
Legislation to combat human trafficking heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD – More will be done to combat human trafficking in Illinois if Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs legislation sponsored by State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). Senate Bill 1890 would require employee training for law enforcement offices and
Take precaution with tips to avoid tick exposure this summer
OTTAWA – Four cases of Lyme Disease were confirmed in LaSalle County last year. According to health educator Jenny Barrie, three out of four of the cases had travel history outside of LaSalle County, and one case
Sen. Sue Rezin votes “present” on marijuana bill
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Sue Rezin voted present on a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. The Illinois Senate passed House Bill 1483, or The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act passed by a 38-17 vote. Rezin’s “present”
LaSalle Speedway Ceases Operations
LASALLE – The dirt track racing facility east of LaSalle will be closing. LaSalle Speedway announced their decision Thursday on social media to cease operations. The track was opened in 1992 and held many races, including