I-80 Pursuit leads to arrest of Chicago carjacking suspects
LASALLE – Three people are in custody after an early Wednesday morning pursuit on I-80. The Illinois State Police assisted the Chicago Police Department after troopers spotted a vehicle of interest on the Interstate near Utica.
Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford to resign
STREATOR – Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford announced he is resigning from office, effective December 31, citing health and personal reasons. Mayor Lansford has served Streator residents in an elected city office for 16 years. He was
OSF HealthCare warns of potential phone scam
ROCKFORD – OSF HealthCare has announced they were made aware of a potential phone scam making use of its caller ID. The callers, claiming to be from the OSF HealthCare, states they are working with the
Fresh painted tennis courts in Streator High School’s future
STREATOR – Streator Township High School is continuing to make improvements. The school board recently approved upgrades to tennis courts that will begin next summer. Eastern tennis courts are expected to be painted and cracks repaired
Ottawa police seeking information on alleged battery
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department are seeking information as to who may have allegedly attacked a woman at her residence Sunday night. Authorities were called to the 1300 block of Dakota Drive around 8 PM, where
Scotland considers legislation to pardon witches
Historians say that around 3,837 people were accused of witchcraft under Scotland’s Witchcraft Act which remained in effect for nearly 200 years.
Florida Man steals truck, leads police on naked chase
The Melbourne Police Department said surveillance video showed Blose at the dealership just before 5 a.m. wearing only underwear, walking around the business, getting into another car and sitting on its roof for 30 minutes before
Open burning ends, but yard waste pickup to continue in Princeton
PRINCETON – At the Princeton City Council meeting Monday night it was announced that yard waste pickup will continue through December 29th, so residents can get properties cleaned up after the most recent windstorm. It was
City of Oglesby to pay for Library repairs
OGLESBY – The Oglesby Library will be getting some much needed repairs. Oglesby Library Director Jill Shevokas spoke to the city council Monday to not only describe the nature of the damage to the building, but the
Mendota purchases building Monday night; building sale on horizon
MENDOTA – The City of Mendota chose to purchase a former salon located at 1017 Main St at the city council meeting Monday night. They will be paying $210,000 for the property. A special council