Terror in the Prairie
The public is invited to a historical re-enactment cemetery tour “Terror on the Prairie” presented by Friends of the Dayton Bluffs on Sunday, October 17th at 2 and 4pm. Space is limited to 20 for each showing
St. John’s Lutheran Church Trick or Treat
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru will host Trick-or-Treating on Saturday, October 23rd from 1-3pm on Church grounds. Bring your children or grandchildren to safely trick or treat.
LaSalle Oktoberfest Block Party
The City of LaSalle has blocked Hennepin Street from 1st to the mid-block alley to accommodate an Oktoberfest block party hosted by local bar Sanctuary. The event will feature free kids’ activities, a beer garden, and German
Tornado, high winds rip across North Central Illinois
TROY GROVE – A brief tornado was spotted in LaSalle County and high winds were reported across most of the north half of Illinois during a late afternoon thunderstorm Monday. The National Weather Service has so far
First West Nile Virus death in state reported for 2021
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2021. A Will County resident who tested positive for West Nile virus in August has died. Currently, 40
Sheriff’s department union warns of rude caller
OTTAWA – The county has received complaints about an individual soliciting funds via phone call while claiming to represent a law enforcement union. LaSalle County Sheriff’s Union MAPS 723 put out a statement this weekend reminding
Grand Ridge teen killed in interstate crash
MORRIS – A teen from Grand Ridge was killed in a crash Friday evening on Interstate 80. According to authorities around 8 PM a four vehicle crash occurred in the westbound lanes near Morris that sent two
State to begin inspecting trampoline amusement centers
SPRINGFIELD – Trampoline courts will be subject to inspection and permitting under the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act. As trampoline parks have grown in popularity and prevalence, the potential for injury has increased. Illinois joins eight
Washington Park Bathrooms in Peru vandalized
PERU – Some of the public bathrooms at Washington Park in Peru are going to be out of order after damage was reported over the last couple of weeks. In a press release by the Peru
Joliet teen in custody after Grundy County Deputy shooting
MAZON – A Joliet teen is in custody after a Grundy County deputy was shot during a traffic stop Thursday. The incident occurred on IL Route 47 near Mazon. Authorities say the deputy initiated a traffic stop