LaSalle offers curb appeal grants to local businesses

LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s Development Director is encouraging local business owners that have exterior renovation projects in mind this year, to apply for financial assistance. Katherine Koyak says the city’s redevelopement incentive program is a

LaSalle County Deputy Found Dead Near Grand Ridge

GRAND RIDGE – A LaSalle County Sheriff’s Deputy has been found dead in his vehicle, but no foul play is suspected. That’s according to a release Saturday from the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office. They say that a

Widespread flu activity in 45 states, including Illinois

OTTAWA – Widespread flu activity has taken over 45 states including Illinois, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Illinois, the department of public health reported over 30 ICU admissions for the last week

Mendota AA meetings

“The Mendota Group of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 10:00 AM at 812 ½ Washington Street, Mendota (the upper level of the building at 812 Washington). The entry door

First United Methodist Church chili supper

The First United Methodist Men will sponsor a chili supper Friday, February 8th from 4 to 7pm. Supper will consist of Chili or Hot Dog, Crackers, Corn Bread, Pie and Beverage. Tickets are $7 for Adults and

Local unemployment rates amongst highest in the state

OTTAWA – Local unemployment rates rank amongst the highest in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Unemployment. Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and Marshall county range in the highest unemployment rates locally. Currently, LaSalle’s unemployment rate is

Earlville Woman Loses Control of Car; Hits Train

EARLVILLE – A Tuesday afternoon collision between a car and a train in Northern LaSalle County damaged a car, but no injuries were reported. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Kristina M. Morsovillo of Earlville