DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to wear pink badges in October
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies will be swapping out their badges for new pink ones. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the newly authorized badges will be worn through
Streator Elementary School District gifted three pups from Streator United Way
STREATOR – Streator Elementary School District has enrolled three new students, golden doodle puppies! The dogs that will serve the students in many different ways are all thanks to Streator United Way’s Therapy Dog Program. Director
Perfectly Flawed Foundation Narcan Training
In response to persistently high overdose rates throughout LaSalle and Bureau Counties, two local establishments have teamed up with local community-based nonprofit The Perfectly Flawed Foundation to provide free community training for the administration of naloxone, a
Perfectly Flawed Foundation Free Community Narcan Training
In response to persistently high overdose rates throughout LaSalle and Bureau Counties, two local establishments have teamed up with local community-based nonprofit The Perfectly Flawed Foundation to provide free community training for the administration of naloxone, a
Mendota Trojans Soccer wins big for Senior Night
MENDOTA – Mendota Trojans Boys Soccer showed out for Senior night Tuesday, defending their turf to Dixon 7-0. The team made a new record for the program scoring 113 goals in a single season. Coach Nick
Mendota submits application for grant for sidewalks near school
MENDOTA – The Mendota City Council on Monday night in a special session approved submitting a proposal for sidewalk improvements from a state program. The Illinois Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School helps improve routes children
No bond for man charged with vehicle theft
OTTAWA – A Kangley man is being held without bond and is facing a number of charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say that 33-year-old Wayne R. Fountain was taken
Lake County man dies of Rabies; first human case since 1954
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the diagnosis after testing at its lab. In mid-August,
Jesse White Awards grant to LaSalle Public Library
LASALLE – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded a grant of nearly $40,000 to an area library for a statewide mentoring program. Project Next Generation Grants Funds provide technology and mentors to help at-risk
71-year-old dies after Sterling house fire
STERLING – A 71-year-old man is dead after a fire Monday in Sterling. The Sterling Fire Department say they were called to the 1400 block of Johnson Ave around 3 AM for a two story home ablaze.