Workforce Development Week Begins Monday

OTTAWA – LaSalle County will recognize the end of August as workforce development week. Beginning August 27, LaSalle County will provide an opportunity for the state and local workforce development boards to highlight and promote the many

Marseilles Police Chief on Administrative Leave

MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Chief will be on paid administrative leave pending an Illinois State Police investigation at the request of the LaSalle County State’s Attorney’s Office. The city council met Wednesday to make a resolution

Bicyclist Killed in Early Morning DeKalb Collision

DEKALB – A bicyclist is dead after an early Thursday collision in DeKalb.  According to the Dekalb Police Department, they were called to the 800 block of East Fairview Drive around 4:30 a.m. for a bike vs

Andersen Sentenced to 60 Years

HENNEPIN- Clifford Andersen, who is convicted of the concealment and murder of Deborah Dewey, was sentenced to 60 years for murder and  five years for concealment during a hearing Thursday afternoon. Andersen spoke before sentencing at the

Fatal I-80 Crash Leaves Cook County Man Dead

JOLIET – A man is dead after two vehicle collision on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning in Will County. According to the Illinois State Police 42-year-old Terrance Green of Harvey was in an SUV eastbound when for unknown

Paw Paw Board Adds Deactivation to Fall Ballot

PAW PAW – At the Monday evening Paw Paw High School Board meeting a resolution was approved placing a question on the November ballot about deactivation of the High School and sending students to Indian Creek starting

Micro Food Pantry Strikes Back Against Hunger

OTTAWA – A church group in Ottawa is fighting hunger with micro food pantries. Earlier this week, Crossbridge Community Church unveiled a new micro pantry outside of Jeremiah Joe Coffee on LaSalle Street in Ottawa. Allison Appel, director