Five injured after power line incident near Streator
STREATOR – Five men were injured at a home in rural Streator after coming into contact with a power line. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, around 11 AM in the 1400 block of North 1659th
Corn is up! Motorists reminded to slow down near intersections
READING – The Reading Fire Department is warning motorists of growing corn fields around roadways. Now that the corn is up, blocking the view of cars coming from either direction, it is important for motorists to
Cinemas ban teens in suits over viral trend of dressing nice then causing a disturbance during Minions film
Videos showing young people dressing up in suits to watch the movie in large groups and cheering loudly during the screening have gone viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views in some cases.
Governor Pritzker announces grants for 87 local park projects throughout the state
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois, including one in DeKalb County. The grants
Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center to host grand opening
PERU – The expanded new home of the Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center will host a grand opening on Wednesday. The building, located at 1503 4th Street in Peru, used to be shared with the Peru Police
Pedestrian killed in Mendota crash identified
MENDOTA – A pedestrian that was killed after a vehicle crash in Mendota has been identified as 76-year-old Victoria Nunez. According to the Mendota Police Department, on Saturday, July 9th, authorities were called to the intersection
Over 50 veterans honored at ceremony in Peru
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission hosted a special event on Saturday to honor those that have served in the armed forces from 1955-1975. A Vietnam Veterans lapel pin and a certificate was given to
Truckers Against Trafficking event coming to Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – An educational exhibit from an organization that is trying to end human trafficking will be coming to Spring Valley. On Tuesday morning, Truckers Against Trafficking, a non-profit dedicated to educating and equipping members
Special Summer Explore event coming to IVCC
OGLESBY – Students considering enrolling in Illinois Valley Community College this fall will be able to attend a special event on campus. “Summer Explore IVCC” will be coming to the Oglesby location from 1 to 3
Mendota fireworks dazzle hundreds
MENDOTA – The fireworks to celebrate Independence Day that were postponed from June were set off Saturday night, entertaining hundreds around Lake Mendota. The fireworks, supported by the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce, is a yearly event