Ottawa’s Thornton Park ice rink opening soon!
OTTAWA – The day may finally come to bring out those ice skates and enjoy Ottawa’s new NHL-sized ice rink. Commissioner James Less was happy to announce that Tuesday, January 22nd at 7 a.m. will be the
OSF HeathCare spreads message to local schools on dangers of vaping
OTTAWA – The Food and Drug Administration held a hearing on Friday to address the spike in teen vaping, and discuss efforts in eliminating youth e-cigarette. In a recent study, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug
LaSalle, Peru and Secret Service investigate counterfeit bill cases
Peru – The LaSalle and Peru police departments are working closely with the Secret Service to investigate cases of counterfeit money being passed around the cities. According to Peru Detective John Atkins, the bills that are being
Waltham PTCC Trivia Night
The Parent Teacher Community Club for Waltham Schools will be hosting its Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, January 26th at 5 p.m. at Seneca’s Oak Ridge in LaSalle. Businesses will have the opportunity to support the students
Grand Ridge Grade School’s PTO 70’s Trivia
New location: Roamers Lounge 2110 N. Bloomington St, Streator Doors open at 5 p.m. for food and raffles. Catering will be provided by BullPen. Food/Drink proceeds go to PTO. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. For reservations please
Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
DEKALB – The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a phone scam that claims to be from the Sheriff’s Office. Many residents are reporting receiving a call from a number (815-895-7260) and claiming to
Streator to Apply for Tourist Sign Grant
STREATOR- The city of Streator is applying for a grant to help fund informational signs throughout the city. In a council meeting Wednesday, the approval of submitting an application for an Illinois Tourism Attraction Development Grant was
Chicago woman charged after using fake money in LaSalle
LASALLE – A Chicago women was charged with forgery after allegedly attempting to use counterfeit money in LaSalle on Monday. According to LaSalle detective Lt. Mike Smudzinski, they were called to a local business for a report
Compton gets the green light to begin water tower project
DIXON – The village of Compton confirmed they received permission to begin building a new water tower. According to Compton Board of Trustees member Steve Gilmore, the village was waiting for confirmation from the zoning board to
Bald Eagle Watch at Starved Rock
Starved Rock Bald Eagle Watch Weekend at the Illinois Waterway Lock and Dam Visitor Center, Starved Rock Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge will begin Saturday January 26th through the 27th. Hikes leave the Visitors Center at