Bicyclist killed in DeKalb County crash
WATERMAN – A crash between a bicyclist and a passenger vehicle has taken the life of a cyclist in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say that around 8:30 PM Tuesday night they were called to
Migrating turtles don’t really know where they’re going, study shows
How migrating animals like sea turtles navigate hundreds to thousands of miles across the ocean has intrigued biologists since Charles Darwin. But some sea turtles might not really know where they’re going, new research suggests.
‘Taste of Mendota & Street Dance’ coming in June
MENDOTA – Another night to celebrate and collect donations for the public art piece “Raise the Depot” is coming to Mendota. On June 18th, Illinois Ave will be closed downtown for the “Taste of Mendota & Street
Ottawa man arrested for LSD delivery
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man is facing a Class X Felony for LSD distribution after an investigation by the TRI-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. On Monday Ottawa Police took 25-year-old Peter G. Tomaras into custody on a
Tractor rollover kills man in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A man is dead after a tractor rollover in Ottawa Tuesday afternoon. The Ottawa Police Department say they were called around 2:30 PM to the 800 block of Chapel Street for a report of
Eagle Scout builds bridges for Rotary Park
LASALLE – Two bridges were built for LaSalle’s Rotary Park, as part of a Peru man’s Eagle Scout project. 18-year-old Cooper Vaske, of Eagle Scout Group #123, presented his project to the LaSalle’s City Council
Streator High School brings back formal traditions for 2022 graduation ceremony
STREATOR – Streator High School’s 2022 graduation ceremony is this weekend and back to pre pandemic traditions. The ceremony begins at 2 pm on Sunday in the high school’s gymnasium and for the first time
Bill signed that amends procedures for unidentified bodies in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Governor has signed a bill amending the Missing Persons Identification Act to ensure local authorities notify state and federal officials of an unidentified body. The legislation, that will go into effect next year, requires
Ongoing Illinois 251 project will reduce lanes in Mendota
MENDOTA – The ongoing project to rebuild Illinois Route 251 through Mendota will cause some lane reductions beginning Wednesday. The Mendota Police Department say that starting Wednesday the road will be down to one lane only at
Mendota man arrested after Peru gun incident
PERU – A Mendota man is in custody after an investigation into an attempted car theft in Peru. The Peru Police Department say that on Sunday morning they were called to the 2000 Block of 4th St.