8 People Injured on Horse Carriage Ride
LASALLE – Several people were injured in a horse carriage accident in Eastern LaSalle County over the weekend. LaSalle County Deputies responded to a call from a resort near Sheridan for a carriage that was overturned after
Missing Man
A number of public service agencies are currently searching for Sherman “Skip” Hall, of the Ottawa area, and who is missing and is in need of his prescription medicine. Skip is 6 feet tall, about 135 pounds
Woman Airlifted From Two Vehicle Accident
SANDWICH – An Oswego woman was injured after a two vehicle crash in Northeast LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office states that around 7:30 Friday morning, 49 year old Wanda I. Santiago, of Oswego, was at
Crossing Repairs Begin Monday
ARLINGTON – The railroad has announced that a busy crossing in Bureau County will be closed for a week starting July 9th for repairs. BNSF states that Route 89 in Arlington will be detoured around the
Social Media Helps Solve Ottawa Burglary
OTTAWA – A fifth person is being charged in connection to a residential burglary that occurred in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police Department were called to the 1100 block of First Avenue on the morning of May 29th for
Andersen Trial Set to Start Next Week
HENNEPIN – A trial of a Putnam County man accused of the murder of his sister-in-law is set to begin next week. 68-year-old Clifford Andersen, of Standard has been charged with 1st degree murder and concealment of
Two Arrested for Ottawa Bank Robbery
CHICAGO – The US Department of Justice says two people have been arrested in connection with the robbery of an Ottawa bank. The FBI and U.S Attorneys say that 41-year-old James D. Williams, and 21-year-old Alexis T.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered by Ottawa Police
STREATOR – A stolen vehicle has been recovered after a traffic stop in Ottawa. Streator Police say that Wednesday shortly after 9 AM a resident in the 100 block of West Boys Street reported a vehicle was
Weather Postpones Fireworks
OTTAWA – The storms that moved through yesterday evening postponed some area firework displays. Fireworks in Ottawa, Princeton, and Hennepin scheduled for the 4th were all postponed due to the weather. Princeton and Hennepin are scheduled for
LaSalle Discusses Garbage Collection
LASALLE- The LaSalle City Council met this week to discuss garbage collection services, and plans for a multi-jurisdiction law enforcement facility. Fleet rediness, turn around time, and qualified personnel are some of the issues Republic Services faces