Deputy shot in Grundy County; suspect in custody
MAZON – A suspect is in custody after a Grundy County deputy was shot during a traffic stop. The incident occurred on IL Route 47 near Mazon around 5 PM Thursday. Grundy County officials were asking
Streator Fire Department honored as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence
STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department is honored as a Weather Ready National Ambassador of Excellence, a recognition by the National Weather Service. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NWS are recognizing the Streator Fire
Taxiway improvements coming to Rockford Airport
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration awarded more than $479 million in airport infrastructure grants to 123 projects at airports across the country, including Rockford Airport. The 19th busiest cargo destination in the
Electronics recycling event coming up in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – An opportunity to dispose of electronics in LaSalle County will be coming up in a couple of weeks. The county Environmental Services department will be holding the event at the LaSalle County Government Center on
Streator United Way above halfway point in fundraising pledges
STREATOR – The Streator Area United Way announced that they are over the halfway point for pledges for fundraising of their 2021 goal of over$277,000. It was announced on Tuesday that just over $147,000 have been pledged.
Pair charged with burglary in rural LaSalle County
EARLVILLE – Two men were arrested after a call came in around 7 PM Tuesday for an alleged burglary in progress on a farm in rural Earlville. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they were called
Fire damages Sublette home
SUBLETTE – Heavy smoke and an upstairs bedroom was damaged, but no injuries were reported after a fire Tuesday evening in Sublette. Around 5:30 PM area fire departments were called to the 200 block of West
Morris Hospital treating COVID-19 patients with antibody infusion
MORRIS – An experimental outpatient treatment to treat those infected with COVID-19 is being used at an area hospital. Since last December, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has administered monoclonal antibody infusion therapy to 218 outpatients diagnosed
LaSalle County warns of eviction notice backlog after state moratorium is lifted
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Process Server is warning landlords who need to begin eviction proceedings that they’ll need to make an appointment. The county is expecting an overwhelming number of evictions to be filed. This
Streator Fire Department and surrounding stations awarded $1,000 grant
PONTIAC – Fire departments in southern LaSalle and Livingston County are recipients of a $1,000 firefighter’s grant through Illinois American Water. Over $92,000 will be shared by over 90 Illinois fire departments through their 2021 Firefighter