Officials warn consumers about flood-damaged cars from recent weather events
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida or other natural disasters. He has instructed his office
Las Vegas police find dozens of boa constrictors in home
County spokesman Dan Kulin said local laws don’t prohibit having dozens of boa constrictors in a residence. “However, for practical purposes there would be a limit on the number of animals that someone could adequately care for,” Kulin
Get your car seats checked by Peru Police at Hyvee this weekend
PERU – The Peru Police Department is having their annual car seat safety check on Saturday at Hyvee. Car seat technicians will work directly with families to assist in installing and checking their car seats. Lead organizer
City Councilor Joe Scarbeary resigns
STREATOR – There’s now a vacant spot on Streator’s City Council. According to officials in a press release, City Councilor Joe Scarbeary announced his resignation at Wednesday night’s meeting. Scarbeary will now take a position
More public parking available in downtown Streator
STREATOR – There will be more public parking space available in downtown Streator. On Wednesday the city council approved the purchase of a lot located at 118 S. Sterling Street. Officials say the Streator Area Chamber
Driver’s panic over spider leads to rollover crash
The crash happened Monday when a driver who noticed the arachnid in her car lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a stump and rolling over in a driveway. The vehicle left the road and hit a
Kentucky man accused of firing shots out of hotel window says he was shooting at aliens
Mr. Riddell was eventually taken into custody and later interviewed by detectives. Mr. Riddell told police that he observed aliens in the parking lot and was shooting at them. Detectives discovered Mr. Riddell was a convicted felon
2 moms pull out guns during argument at Missouri elementary school
One of the moms walked to the car of the other woman to apologize, saying it was an accident, according to Hazelwood Police Capt. James Hudanick. The argument became heated and the woman inside the car
Midwest farmers face disease and pests this season
UNDATED – Harvest has begun in some parts of LaSalle County, however, end-of-season disease and pests have become a concern for yields. LaSalle County Farm Bureau President Dave Isermann says pests like armyworms and stress diseases have
Princeton Police seek information regarding vandalism to parks and properties
PRINCETON – The Princeton Police are seeking information regarding several incidents of damage which occurred during the evening hours on Monday. According to police, extensive damage was done to the bathrooms at City County Park and Zearing