Ottawa man facing burglary charge
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man is facing a burglary charge after an investigation earlier this month. The Ottawa Police Department say they were called to the 900 block of Christie Street on November 10th for a resident
Hats and Gloves available for children in need at the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office
OTTAWA – Children in need of hats or gloves this winter are welcome to pick up what they need thanks to a LaSalle County charity. The LaSalle County M.A.P. Christmas for Kids have made dozens of
IVCC students could be getting cash back
OGLESBY- Students attending Illinois Valley Community College this spring semester could receive payments made possible by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. The IVCC board members learned Thursday that students enrolled in 12 or more credit
Streator resident presses council on off-road vehicles in town
STREATOR – ATV’s and four-wheelers zooming around Streator have become a public safety concern. During public comment at Streator’s City Council meeting, a resident who has been advocating for law enforcement to put an end to
Man banned from all-you-can-eat restaurant for eating too much
“Even when he drinks soy milk, he can drink 20 or 30 bottles. When he eats the pork trotters, he consumes the whole tray of them. And for prawns, usually people use tongs to pick them up,
Illinois EPA to contribute loans for new water project in DeKalb County
SPRINGFIELD – In the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2022, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued more than $29 million in water infrastructure loans to seven local governments and sanitary districts, including nearly $2 million for
Family reading night Thursday
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White will be celebrating the 30th annual Family Reading Night this week. The event is officially celebrated across the state on the third Thursday in November. This
Area chronic wasting disease check stations will be open for 2021 firearm deer season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will have disease check stations open for the 2021 firearm deer season. Check stations were not open in 2020 due to health and safety protocols in place at
Great American Smoke Out event Thursday
OTTAWA – This Thursday, smokers will be challenged to quit for the day as part of the Great American Smoke Out. The LaSalle County Health Department is in on the movement sponsored by the American Cancer Society
Flu season to impact blood supply
CHICAGO – The Centers for Disease Control is expecting a severe flu season this year, and that could have a negative impact on the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross will have upcoming donation events to