Man Identified in Pedestrian vs Tractor Trailer Collision on Interstate
MORRIS – The man killed Thursday along Interstate 80 has been identified. Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan stated that 27 year old Jacob Perry of Morris died after being struck by a semi-tractor trailer. According to
Fatal accident in Grundy County
MINOOKA – A pedestrian died after an accident with a semi tractor trailer truck in Grundy County Thursday. According to the Illinois State Police, the truck was traveling on I-80 westbound west of Brisbin Road when it
Local unemployment rates rise
OTTAWA – While the statewide unemployment rate remained steady over the past month, local unemployment rates continue to rise, leaving them among the highest in the state. State wide unemployment remained at 4.3%, however counties like LaSalle,
Fire Destroys Truck in Bureau County
SEATONVILLE – The Seatonville Fire Department, along with Ladd and Spring Valley Fire battled an early Thursday truck fire that destroyed a semi-tractor. Around 2:30 a.m. crews were called to the Seatonville Elevator for a fully engulfed
“Hennepin Canal should be repaired in time for bike season”
TISKILWA – Emergency repair work has begun for the Hennepin Canal in Bureau County. According to county engineer John Gross, the canal levee broke due to recent heavy rainfall and freezing temperatures, causing a box culvert failure near
Bureau County veteran honored by Quilts of Valor
PRINCETON – The Illinois Valley Quilts of Valor group and the Princeton Flags of Freedom Organization honored a Bureau County veteran at Tuesday nights board meeting. Ralph Anderson was recognized for his service in the Korean War
Visitation Thursday for Mendota Teen
MENDOTA – Visitation is scheduled for Thursday evening for a Mendota teen who passed away Sunday. Benjamin Bokus was heavily involved in sports at Mendota High School, where he graduated from in 2018. Former Mendota High Football
Plans for new Spring Valley Park
SPRING VALLEY – The city of Spring Valley approved of a property donation to make a park. The Casford family donated property north of Illinois River on Spaulding Street with the stipulation that it would be transformed
Pedicabs coming to LaSalle; Utica
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council agreed to go forward with a pedicab business proposal at Monday night’s city council meeting. Ken Mollan of Starved Rock Pedicab, LLC spoke to council members about obtaining a business license
LaSalle County postpones action on auditor suspensions
LASALLE – LaSalle County Board made the decision to postpone any action regarding suspension of auditor employees at Monday’s meeting. LaSalle County Auditor Jody Wilkinson was indicted on eight counts of felony Official Misconduct in November