New Police Officer in Mendota
MENDOTA – A Mendota High School graduate has joined the police force in Mendota. On Monday 27-year-old William Hansen was sworn in by Dave McNally the Police & Fire Commissioner. Hansen, a Eureka College graduate, served
Three COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County, 199 new cases
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting nearly 200 new cases and three COVID-19 related deaths in the county. The individuals who suffered coronavirus-related deaths were a female in her 40’s and 70’s and
Celebration of Lights returns in LaSalle
LASALLE – A favorite holiday attraction in the city of LaSalle opens up Monday night. The annual Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park is bigger and brighter with even more displays. Celebration of Lights is open daily
Fire destroys Rollo building
PAW PAW – A fire late Friday night destroyed a building in Rollo. According to the Paw Paw Fire Department, they were called around 11 PM to the 2300 Block of Railroad Street for a structure
112th anniversary of the Cherry Mine Disaster
CHERRY – It was 112 years ago today on November 13, 1909 over 250 men and boys died during fire in Bureau County in what was to become known as the Cherry Mine Disaster. A coal car
IVCC ag receives $25,000 Compeer Financial grant
OGLESBY Illinois Valley Community College’s agriculture program received a $25,000 grant from Compeer Financial’s Agriculture and Rural Initiative for equipment, technology, student engagement and retention. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said, “Thanks to the leadership shown by
Ottawa Memorial Association hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Memorial Association is hosting its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Ottawa. The commemorative honors start at 10:15 AM at Washington Square Park. President of the Ottawa Memorial Association Katie Troccoli says the
Northern LaSalle County farmers face hardships harvesting corn
UNDATED – Farmers in northern LaSalle County still have a ways to go on harvesting their corn. That’s according to Farm Bureau President David Isermann who says storm damage has affected not only harvest but yield
Peru applies for grant to help fund substation relocation
PERU – For the second year in a row, the city of Peru will be applying for a grant to relocate its Water Street electric substation. With the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure grant, the city is
Two injured during Peru car theft; suspect in custody
PERU – Two people were injured in what police are describing as a vehicle hijacking on Saturday evening. The Peru Police Department say they were called to 5200 block of Trompeter Road where a man allegedly