Community joins together to help harvest late farmer’s crop
EARLVILLE – Over 20 neighbors and friends of the late Tom Sampson brought farm equipment to his fields Monday to harvest soybeans. Coordinated by fellow Earlville farmer R.E. Larkin, the 8 or so combines made quick work
Tornado siren testing coming to Starved Rock and Mattheissen State Parks
OGLESBY – The State of Illinois will be testing tornado sirens Tuesday to determine the best location to notify visitors to state parks in north central Illinois during bad weather. Starting around 10 AM authorities will be
Peoria authorities seek clues to identify deceased man
PEORIA – The Peoria Police and Peoria County Coroner are trying to find the identity of a man they found deceased on Sunday. Around 2 AM Peoria Police were called to the intersection of Sheridan and
Crops in northern parts of LaSalle County impacted from late planting
OTTAWA -Harvest is underway for North Central Illinois farmers, though crops in portions of LaSalle County are taking much longer than usual to get harvested, according to Farm Bureau President David Isermann. Even
Streator officials prepare to discuss ambulance service agreements between communities
STREATOR – Intergovernmental ambulance service agreements between the city of Streator, Reading, Long Point, and Allen township are on the discussion board for Streator officials at their committee meeting on Tuesday. At the beginning of the month,
Wanted fugitive applies for job at New Jersey police station
A 27-year-old wanted fugitive named Zyeama Johnson applied for a job at the Jersey City police department in New Jersey as a security guard. When her name was run through the system as part of a pre-employment
City of Peru to begin hydrant flushing this week
PERU – The City of Peru will begin flushing hydrants this week. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any discoloration, you should let the water run until it
Illinois DCFS raises awareness of working smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week
SPRINGFIELD – This is Fire Prevention Week and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is taking this time to remind the public about the importance of creating and practicing a home fire escape plan so
Bridge near Wedron to be closed for repairs
OTTAWA – A bridge on East 2175th Road in Adams Township near Wedron will be closed for repairs beginning Monday. The bridge is located between North 4350th Road and North 4275th Road. The work is expected to
One killed in two vehicle crash in northern DeKalb County
GENOA – One person is dead after a two vehicle crash Saturday in northern Dekalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the intersection of North State Road and Melms Road near Genoa