Streator Resident Victim of Phony Check Scam
STREATOR – A Streator resident fell victim to a phony check scam this past week according to the Streator Police Department. Wednesday a resident told police that they had received a check in the mail with a
Ladd Authorities Seek Information On Vehicle Burglaries
LADD – The community of Ladd has had multiple burglaries over the last few weeks and authorities are seeking help from the public. The Ladd Fire Department released security camera footage of a person early Tuesday
Late Deer Season to Combat CWD in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A late winter antler-less only deer season will kick off next week in parts of Illinois. The Department of Natural Resources has opened up another weekend to help combat Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer
Streator Fire Presents Plans for 2019 and Beyond
STREATOR – Streator’s Fire Chief Gary Bird presented his annual strategic plan at a city of a whole meeting on Tuesday. This year, goals for the fire department consisted of various risk reduction programs like fall prevention,
New Illinois Assembly Sworn In
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin (pictured) and State Representative Lance Yednock were sworn into office Wednesday at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration. Rezin, a Republican will begin her third term in the 38th District
Rural Lee County Electrical Fire Wednesday Night
ASHTON – Damage was kept to a minimum Wednesday night north of West Brooklyn after a resident noticed smoke in their home Owner Bob Cheeseman said the home, located in the 1500 block of Brooklyn Road
Streator City Manager Leaving After Four Years
STREATOR – The City Manager of Streator will be leaving to take on a new position downstate. Mayor Jimmie Lansford said Wednesday that City Manager Scot Wrighton would be leaving his position later this year to take a
Lee County Sheriff Warns of Fraud Callers
DIXON – Complaints have come in to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office from residents who are receiving calls from individuals impersonating government officials demanding money. Sheriff John Simonton issued a warning Tuesday that a number of complaints
New Lee County Jail Construction Ahead of Schedule
DIXON – The replacement for the Lee County Jail is being built and according to officials coming in ahead of schedule and under budget. The new Law Enforcement Center is projected to be completed in early fall,
Semi truck trailer accident in LaSalle
LASALLE – A two semi truck trailer accident occurred in LaSalle on Tuesday. According to Illinois State Police, they the LaSalle Police Department, LaSalle Fire Department, Utica Fire and EMS as well as the Illinois Department of