OSF Promoting ‘Live Well Streator’
STREATOR – The Streator community can look forward to new high-tech wellness opportunities through Live Well Streator. Participants will have access to wellness workshops, online exercise trackers and more with the online platform powered by OSF HealthCare.
Oglesby Fire Department Warn of Scam
OGLESBY- The Oglesby Fire Department warned the public of a phone scam on Monday. They reported that residents have been receiving calls from someone claiming to be the Oglesby Fire Department and offering to check smoke
Junior Achievement Day Set in Mendota
MENDOTA- The Mendota City Council approved a proclamation for an upcoming day of recognition at Monday’s City Council Meeting. April 4th, 2019 was proclaimed Junior Achievement Day. The City Council also approved a $3,000 donation to the
Man shot in Aurora over inappropriate comments
AURORA – An Aurora man was arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting his neighbor in the leg over inappropriate comments. Police say Abelardo Ramos, 26, of Aurora confronted his Neighbor, Christian Aguilera, 23 of Rolling Meadows, after
Peru No Longer Working Towards Shared Police Service
PERU – Mayor Scott Harl announced that Peru would no longer be working towards the shared police service with LaSalle. Harl and council members expressed disappointment that the city would no longer be working toward the shared
Mendota Police Capture Baaa’d Goat
MENDOTA- A gruff situation transpired in Mendota Monday as police had to butt heads with an unusual escapee – a goat. Authorities were at first skeptical of the call, assuming it was dispatch just kidding around. The
No Bond Hearing Yet For Standoff Suspect
PRINCETON – The man who was the center of the police standoff in Princeton most of the day on Friday has not yet had a bond hearing. Princeton Police say they were called to the 600 block
Lillian Rodrigues of Mendota Named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar.
OGLESBY – Lillian Rodrigues, a student at Illinois Valley Community College, has been named a 2019 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. Over 2,000 students were nominated from more than 1,200 college
LaSalle County finance chairman explains the need for a public safety sales tax
OGLESBY – LaSalle County Finance chairman Brian Dose gave a presentation to residents on a public safety sales tax referendum, Thursday. Illinois Valley Community College’s presentation room was packed with board members for a presentation that was
Suspect in custody after nine hour stand off, allegedly setting a home on fire
PRINCETON – Firefighters battled a blaze at a home in Princeton, where a stand off occurred on Friday. According Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer, at around 4:30 a.m. they were called to the area of First and