HCC Ladies Tea
Heritage Christian Center of 900 Hitt St. Ottawa, IL will be having an HCC Ladies Tea on Saturday, May 25th from 2-4PM. Music will be provided by well-known vocalist and local artist, Judy Dagraedt. The Guest Speaker
Police Dog Diagnosed With Leukemia to Retire
NORMAL – A police dog with nearly seven years on the Normal Police Department has had to retire after a diagnosis of leukemia. The Normal Police Department announced the news on social media that K-9 Barrett was
Ottawa School Board Special Session Yields No Answers About Lincoln Principal
OTTAWA – No comments were made on the details of Lincoln Elementary School Principal’s leave during a special Ottawa School District Board Meeting. A closed session was had on Tuesday for the purpose of discussion of employment,
Child Airlifted after Tuesday Bureau County Fire
DEPUE – Depue Fire Chief Steven Rauh says four residents were injured in a structure fire Tuesday morning and the family dog perished in the blaze in Bureau County. The home, located in the Lakeview Mobile
Bonds approved for Bureau County Jail
PRINCETON – Bureau County Board approved general obligation bonds for the construction of a law enforcement center and jail at Tuesday night’s meeting. The ordinance states that the bonds will not exceed $12.3 million. In addition to
Body found after house fire in Verona
GRUNDY Co. – A Verona woman’s body was discovered after an early morning house fire, Tuesday. According to Grundy County Coroner John Callahan, as fire crews were extinguishing a fire at 3200 south Verona Road, they discovered
Peru Man Arrested for Making Threats to School
PERU – A Peru man was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly calling State Senator Sue Rezin’s office and threatened to commit a mass shooting at “a school.” Peru Police say 33 year-old Steven A. Tutko, of Peru,
Four Injured in Bureau County Fire
DEPUE – Depue Fire Chief Steven Rauh says four residents were injured in a structure fire 10:15 Tuesday morning. The mobile home, located in the Lakeview Mobile Home park was a complete loss.
Postal Workers Collect Food Donations
LASALLE – Postal Carriers worked on Saturday extra hard, not only delivering mail but picking up donations for the annual “Stamp Out Hunger”. The Illinois Valley Food Pantry announced over 7,000 lbs of food was collected and
Peru Police Still Seek New Building
PERU – Peru City Council discussed the need for a new police department building at Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Scott Harl explained that the current building does not provide enough space for the department. City Engineer