Celebration of Lights success leads to traffic changes this weekend
LASALLE – The bigger and better Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park in LaSalle have already brought holiday cheer to thousands this year, and with more visitors than ever expected for this weekend, they have announced a
LaSalle County man accused of burglary arrested
OTTAWA – An investigation into an alleged burglary in rural LaSalle County in November led to the arrest of an Ottawa man on Tuesday. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say that on November 17th a Fall River
Scoopy Doo and Orange Crush to hit the streets this winter
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the names of their two newest snowplows, Orange Crush and Scoopy Doo. The winning names were submitted by fairgoers at this year’s Illinois State Fair. The event drew
Nominate your house or favorite business for the Streator Christmas Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest
STREATOR – The Streator Christmas Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest is back and there’s still time to register. This year’s winners will be awarded for most creative, eccentric, religious, best storefront display and best overall. There
Marseilles Police asks for assistance in identifying vandal
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual or individuals who are allegedly damaging multiple properties with graffiti along the I &M Canal. If you have any information regarding the
Bloodmobile coming to Peru Library this weekend
PERU – A bloodmobile will be coming to Peru Library on Saturday and residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment to donate. ImpactLife is the exclusive provider of blood products and services to more than
IVCC audit finance committee discusses COVID-19 funds
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board audit finance committee meeting on Monday proposed a few ways to spend some of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. A full-time COVID-19 specialist paid in part by the
Three COVID-19 related deaths, 167 new cases in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – Three coronavirus deaths were reported in LaSalle County’s weekly COVID-19 report. The individuals are males in their 60’s, 70’s, and a man in their 80’s. There were 167 new COVID-19 cases, 100 of those
Think twice before you feed old pumpkins and gourds to wildlife
UNDATED – If your old pumpkins and gourds from Halloween and Thanksgiving have overstayed their welcome and you’re thinking of feeding the wildlife, think again. While posts on social media have been recommending feeding wild animals,
Grand Ridge asking for grant support
GRAND RIDGE – The mayor of Grand Ridge is asking for village residents to write a short letter or email in support of a project to improve the community. The North Central Illinois Council of Governments could