FBI: AK-47 wielded by bank robbing pair Friday
OTTAWA – The FBI has released images of the two they suspect as the robbers of a bank in Ottawa on Friday. A man and a woman appear to be wearing extra clothing to conceal their
Reported Robbery at Ottawa Bank
OTTAWA – Police remain on the scene of a bank in the 300 block of East Norris Drive in Ottawa for what authorities have said was a robbery. The incident happened around 10 AM Friday morning and
Safe Taken From Gaming Business
STREATOR – A safe was reported missing after an apparent burglary at a gaming business in Streator Thursday. According to the Streator Police Department, they were called to a gaming business in the 100 block of Hickory
Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Ottawa, Two Juveniles Charged
OTTAWA – An investigation by the Ottawa Police Department into a vehicle found on Monday has led to the arrest of two juveniles on felony charges. Last Friday they reported six alleged burglaries to vehicles in the
Ag Scholarship Established For Streator Students Attending IVCC
OGLESBY – The Dieken Family Foundation has established a $2,000 annual scholarship for Streator High School graduates planning to study agriculture at Illinois Valley Community College. “From the moment we first met Bob Dieken, it was clear
Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 23-year-old Kendall County Man
LISLE – A Kendall County man is dead after striking a light pole while riding a motorcycle Wednesday. According to the Illinois State Police, 23-year-old Nicholas A. Rodriguez of Yorkville was exiting I-355 at Ogden Avenue and
DeKalb County Deaths Determined to be Murder Suicide After Fire Investigation
DEKALB – A couple found deceased after a house fire near Malta early Sunday morning had their deaths attributed to a murder suicide. According to the DeKalb County Coroner, 75-year-old William M. Kreda shot his wife, 76-year-old
Peru Firefighters Honored in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Peru Firefighters received a Senate Certificate of Recognition during the 25th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Firefighting Medal of Honor Award Ceremony in Springfield on Tuesday. The three firefighters, Lt. Neil Nadolski, Firefighter Alex
Spring Valley Bridge Project Leads to Lane Closures
SPRING VALLEY – The new bridge project in Spring Valley will require traffic to be reduced to one lane on Illinois Route 89 through July, according to IDOT. The one lane of traffic will be required as
4-H Road Construction Announced
OTTAWA – The resurfacing and widening of 4-H Road in Ottawa has begun according to Road Commissioner James Less. In addition to the road being upgraded, a new sidewalk will also be put into place. The construction