Paw Paw School Board Discusses Indian Creek Merger Before Referendum
PAW PAW – Paw Paw School Board members held a special meeting on Wednesday to answer questions about their decision to put deactivating Paw Paw High School and sending pupils to Indian Creek on the November ballot.
Two Shot; One Killed in Wednesday Aurora Shooting
AURORA – Two men were shot, one fatally, while inside of a car in an Aurora coin laundry parking lot Wednesday evening. Around 7 p.m. Aurora police say there was no discernible description of the suspect who
Cocaine and Heroin Charges Face Two After TRIDENT Raid
STREATOR – Tuesday evening two people were arrested in Streator after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team investigation. According to Tri-Dent, they, along with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in the 1400 block
Leland Man Subject to Thursday Manhunt Caught in Dekalb
DEKALB – The man authorities say caused a manhunt Thursday in southern DeKalb County has been taken into custody Wednesday in the city of DeKalb. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Richard A. Hall of
OSF Welcomes New Provider
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Medical Group – Ottawa Starfire Drive is pleased to announce that Carrie Finley, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), has joined Dr. Ushasri Koganti’s Family Medicine care team. Finley provides care for patients from birth
Investigation Continues After School Employee Dismissed in Princeton
PRINCETON – Princeton High School and Princeton Police say they won’t comment until the investigation is complete on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between an employee and a student. However, Princeton Superintendent Kirk Haring stated the employee
Suspect Arrested in Ottawa Vehicle Burglaries
OTTAWA – On Sunday evening one man was taken into custody in Ottawa and charged with burglary after an investigation into vehicles being entered. In a release by the Ottawa Police Department, they say that around 10:30
More Flu Clinics Happening
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will continue its flu clinics this month in efforts to reach more people. According to the department everyone six months and older should get vaccinated. Leslie Daugherty of the health
Fiery I-80 Crash Claims Lives of Couple Returning From Funeral
MORRIS – A Tuesday afternoon crash on Interstate 80 in Grundy County claimed the lives of a couple from Michigan returning from a funeral. In a release by the Grundy County Coroners Office, they say that 73-year-old
Boyles Honored at IVCC
OGLESBY – A crowd of about 35 friends, relatives and college staff attended a ceremony honoring Walter Durley and Hazel Marie Boyle posthumously for their contributions to Illinois Valley Community College. The Boyle’s bequest of over $620,000