Peru Mayor “No Budget For a Pool”
PERU – Peru Mayor Scott Harl told residents in Monday’s town hall meeting that a pool is not in the budget in the near future. Harl explained that the project would take around $5 million and that
Inmate Sexually Assaulted at DeKalb County Jail
SYCAMORE – An inmate at the DeKalb County Jail is facing Battery and Sexual Assault charges after an incident on Saturday in Sycamore. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they received a report of an alleged assault
Four year old shot in Peoria
PEORIA – A four year old child is in critical condition after he and another male victim were shot in Peoria, Monday night. According to the Peoria Police Department they responded to the area of the 2800
Area Civic Leaders Gather in Mendota at Chamber Event
MENDOTA – Speakers on all levels of government spoke about issues from local to national at a Monday luncheon hosted by the Mendota Chamber of Commerce. Congressman Adam Kinzinger, State Senator Sue Rezin, LaSalle County Board
One person dead after head on accident in Grundy County
GRUNDY Co. – One person was killed in a two vehicle crash in Grundy County, Sunday morning. According to Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan, 58-year-old John Stangle of Goodfield, was heading southbound on Rt. 47,
Kickball Game a Success Between Mendota Responders and Students
MENDOTA – With sirens wailing students cheered on as Mendota Fire and Police arrived at Lincoln School for the annual Guns & Hoses Kickball game. The sunny morning on the blacktop was enjoyed by all as first
Mendota Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast
Breakfast will be served from 7AM-12PM @ Grandpa’s Farm Mendota Airport $8 for adults $5 for children Children under 5 are free Menu Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Coffee and Milk. We will also have Plane
Earlville Cruise Night
The 17th annual event will start at 5:30 p.m. May 18 downtown and is open to all special interest cars, trucks or motorcycles. There will be a DJ, playground for the kids, food, a 50/50 drawing, free safety
Facade grants to be awarded in Streator
STREATOR – Two facade grants are on the agenda for Streator’s plan commission meeting Tuesday. The city recommended the approval and granting of $15,000 each to two business located on 318 East Main Street and 214 East
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office: Sgt. Peck Text Scam Reported
OTTAWA – A text message scam purporting to be from a Sgt. John Peck of the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office has been reported by some residents. The Sheriff’s Office warned the public Saturday that they would