Armed Robbery Tuesday in Streator
STREATOR – Two men allegedly wore masks and displayed a gun during a robbery of a business on Tuesday night in Streator. Streator Police say that around 7:30 p.m. they were called to the 400 block of
Reed-Custer Music Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
JOLIET – A music teacher at Reed-Custer School District 255 and the director of the Joliet American Legion Band was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of possession of child pornography. In a statement released
Candlelight Tours at the Reddick Mansion
OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association is hosting Candlelight Tours on Friday. As part of Ottawa’s Christ Kringle Market, on Friday at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the public will have an opportunity to check out the
LaSalle County Board Term Brings New and Reelected Members
OTTAWA – A New LaSalle County Board term began. In a board meeting on Monday, newly elected and reelected board members were sworn in. According to County Board Deputy Clerk Brenda Battistelli, three newly appointed members are
Illinois Valley Community College Criminal Justice Association donates toys to local toy drive
OGLESBY – Members of the Illinois Valley Community College Criminal Justice Association recently purchased $544 worth of toys for the Christmas 4 Kids Toy Drive. The toy drive, led by LaSalle County Deputy Sheriff Felecia Rasmussen,
IVCC Barn Demolished
OGLESBY – The large white barn, a building south of Illinois Valley Community College, is no more. Demolition began this week to remove the structure. The barn, believed to have been constructed in the 1940s, was the
Lt. Greg Kellen Sworn in as Mendota’s Police Chief
MENDOTA – Mendota’s new police chief was sworn into office on Monday. In front of the city council, and a packed room of friends, family and colleagues, Lieutenant Greg Kellen proudly took the oath to be
Vote Delayed On LaSalle Cement Annex Question
LASALLE- The LaSalle City Council decided to reconvene Wednesday at 5pmafter Monday night’s meeting. After a presentation by Illinois Cement regarding the annexation and rezoning near Dimmick, the city council members then heard concerned residents give their
“A Mendota Christmas” Reschedules for December 15th
MENDOTA – “A Mendota Christmas” is being rescheduled for Saturday, December 15th. The Christmas celebration was rescheduled due to poor weather over the weekend. The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce a list of events will be announced
Keep Your Home Protected with Fire-Safety Tips this Holiday!
OTTAWA – With families gathering to ‘deck the halls’ during the holidays, the National Fire Protection Association says that also means greater risk for fire. According to NFPA, electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in over