Putnam County Schools on Soft Lockdown
GRANVILLE- The “soft lock down for the Putnam County School District has been lifted as of this afternoon. The High School and Primary School in the Putnam County School District were on a lock down as precautionary
Corn Crop Good; Could Be Better
LASALLE – Corn crops aren’t faring as well as anticipated, according to the LaSalle County Farm Bureau. The corn crops took the biggest hit, due to the dry spell the county experienced this past month according to David Isermann,
American Red Cross Hosts Blood Drives for National Blood Donation Day
LASALLE – National Blood Donation Day is September 5th, according to the American Red Cross. A proclaimed by Gov. Bruce Rauner for the third year in a row, the American Red Cross invites the community to help
Fatal Shooting Sunday in Peoria
PEORIA – One person is dead after a shooting at an intersection in Peoria. According to Peoria Police, a ShotSpotter alert notified them of multiple gunshots in the 2300 block of North Peoria Avenue. Upon arrival,
Labor Day Weekend Brings More Patrols
ILLINOIS – The Illinois State Police are urging motorists to drive responsibly during this Labor Day Holiday. The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year
Lillian Rodrigues of Mendota named 21st Century Scholar
PHOTO: Prior to Thursday’s 21st Century Scholars Society ceremony, finalists Noemi Gonzalez, left, Nicolas Martinez, Lillian Rodrigues and Nicholas Bollis gathered for a photo. Rodrigues was named 21st Century Scholar later in the evening. OGLESBY – Lillian
Local Businesses Report Woman With Counterfeit Cash
MENDOTA – A woman was seen purchasing items with counterfeit 100 dollar bills, Friday, according to Mendota Police. Numerous reports from local businesses claim a female subject was purchasing items with fake 100 dollar bills. Anyone who
Aurora Man Arrested in DeKalb County on Drug Charges
SANDWICH – A traffic stop in southern DeKalb county led to the discovery of drugs and the arrest of a man after a short foot pursuit. On Friday morning just after Midnight the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
Gas Prices Down; Demand Expected to Rise for Holiday Weekend
CHICAGO – Consumer demand for gasoline hit one of its lowest levels this summer. According to the Energy Information Administration, and AAA, drivers used 170,000 barrels per day, which is less than the rate during this time
Trial Date Set For Diamond Bradley Murder
HENNEPIN – A hearing for the murder of a teenage girl was held at the Putnam County Courthouse, Thursday. 26-year-old Richard Henderson of Standard is charged with 1 count of concealment of a homicide and 3 counts