Lee County Authorities investigate death in Amboy

AMBOY – Lee County Authorities are investigating an incident where one person died and another was injured in Amboy. On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 300 block of West Main Street in

National gas average falls, Illinois gas remains costly

    CHICAGO – Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen to $4.27, cheaper than Illinois’ average by 45 cents. Currently, Illinois statewide average is $4.73 still cheaper compared to last

K9 Gussy retires from the Ottawa Police Department

  OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department’s K9 is retiring. Ottawa Police Officer Gussy served 9 years with the department and is signing off due to health issues. Police say during her service, Gussy made an impact

Construction underway on I-39 Tomahawk Creek Bridge

  OTTAWA – Construction is underway on the bridges carrying Interstate-39 over Tomahawk Creek in LaSalle County. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the work zone is three miles north of I-80. Work consists of concrete removal

Streator receives major grant for Incubator development

  STREATOR – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $948,000 grant to the city of Streator, Illinois, to renovate the Streator Incubator building. This grant will allow for structural, HVAC and technology