Three Injured in Two Vehicle Accident Near Troy Grove
TROY GROVE – Wednesday afternoon emergency crews were called to the intersection of 251 and Route 52 between Peru and Mendota for a two vehicle accident. According to a deputy at the scene, three people in total
Wednesday House Fire in Oglesby
OGLESBY – A fire in the 100 block of Claret Knoll Ave significantly damaged a home and an attached garage Wednesday. Before noon Oglesby fire was called to the scene of a structure fire.
No Injuries After Train Strikes Vehicle in Lee County
STEWARD – A train struck a Michigan man’s vehicle in Lee County Tuesday night, but nobody was injured. According to the Illinois State Police they responded to call after 11 p.m. in downtown Steward for a vehicle
Splash Field Grand Opening
PERU – The Splash Field opening ceremony was a grand slam at Washington Park Monday evening. City Officials and Morgan Happ, wife of J.A. Happ, cut the ribbon to the handicapped-friendly water park, letting in crowds of
Shared Police Committee Talks Joint Location
PERU – The Lasalle Peru and Oglesby Shared Police Service Committee met to discuss possible plans for a shared service location yesterday in Peru. Four locations are proposed for the shared police station, however some officials are
Streator Firefighters Rescue Dogs in House Fire
STREATOR – Three dogs were rescued in a house fire in Streator Tuesday morning. According to the Streator Fire Department, they were called after 5 a.m. to the 200 block of Joyce Street for a fire on
Illinois Officials Confirm Toxic Bloom on Portions of the Illinois River
OTTAWA – Officials have confirmed the presence of an algal toxin at potentially dangerous levels in the Illinois River. In tests taken in Hennepin and Marseilles the presence of mycrocystin above the 4 parts per billion
Angela Bosi Receives 2018 Greening Scholarship
OGLESBY – Angela Bosi of Peru is the 2018 winner of the Carol Greening Memorial Nursing Scholarship administered by the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Foundation. Greening was an IVCH nurse manager who died in 2000. The scholarship
Rainfall Affects Crops in Lasalle County
OTTAWA – In the past few weeks Lasalle County has seen plenty of rain and with some areas that have experienced flooding, more damage will be seen for crops. According to President of the Lasalle County
Body Found Near Utica; Death Not Suspicious
UTICA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner are investigating a person found deceased at a business near Utica. According to the Sheriff’s Department, around 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning they were called to the