LaSalle City Council reviews and approves special events permit
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle made clarifications to its special events permits to allow for extended music hours and possibly increase the allowed decibel readings. Now that warmer weather is upon us, bars and other
Bradford man killed in single vehicle crash
NEPONSET – A Bradford man was killed in a rural Bureau County crash. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office say around 5 AM Tuesday a vehicle was traveling east on Kentville road near Neponset when for unknown reasons
Blue Cross facing fine after cancelling Springfield Clinic Contract
SPRINGFIELD – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois will be facing a fine of $339,000 for failing to submit required information after terminating a contract. The Illinois Department of Insurance announced Monday that the fines were part
Portion of Wenzel Road to close for construction for a few months
PERU – Wenzel Road will be closed beginning Wednesday for a few months to accomodate construction improvements. The road, also known as 24th Street, will be closed from Chartres Street in La Salle to the east of
Explore IVCC event to be held Wednesday
OGLESBY – Students considering enrolling in Illinois Valley Community College fall or summer classes are strongly encouraged to attend the “Explore IVCC” event from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday. The free event for students and parents
Two new Mendota full-time police officers sworn in
MENDOTA – Two new members of the Mendota Police Department were sworn in Monday night. Ofc. Brian Ehlart and Ofc. Austin O’Sadnick took the oath from Police and Fire Chairman Dave McNally in a packed council chambers
FUSE Therapy Dog Program to expand at Streator High School
STREATOR – Streator Township High schools FUSE therapy dog program is proving positive to students and plans are in the works to expand. Tom Edwards, the instructor of the program, presented his results to the board
No injuries in Ottawa house fire
OTTAWA – Residents are unharmed after an aggressive fire to a home in Ottawa on Sunday. According to the Ottawa Fire Department, when crews arrived at the 1200 block of Lafayette Street, they found heavy fire conditions
IVCC to celebrate National Agriculture Day Tuesday
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Ag Club will join the Bureau County Farm Bureau in celebrating National Agriculture Day Tuesday. Club members will wear IVCC ag gear and attend a free viewing of the movie “Rancher,
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event coming to Ottawa
OTTAWA – A household hazardous waste collection event will be coming to Ottawa. The LaSalle County Government Center will host the event on May 21st. You will be able to dispose of many solvents, chemicals and other