Peru Police asks public for assistance in a retail theft and battery at T-Mobile
PERU – The Peru Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in a retail theft and battery incident that occurred on Monday at a mobile phone store. According to authorities, on Monday just before 5 p.m. police
Handmade Market at the Lake
The public is welcome to celebrate fall and get a head start on holiday shopping on Saturday, October 16th from 9am to 3pm. Bring your friends and come out to the Lake Wildwood Association Arrowhead Lodge in
Child dies after shooting in Ogle County
POLO – A 23-month-old child has died after what authorities determined was a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ogle County. Last Thursday the Polo Police Department were called to the 300 block of Franklin Street for a child
Two more LaSalle County residents die of COVID-19 complications
OTTAWA – Two men have died of COVID-19 related complications according to the LaSalle County Health Department. The men, one in his 60s and one in his 80s are the latest residents to have died. There
Authorities investigate fatal Grundy County motorcycle wreck
COAL CITY – A Gardner man has died after an apparent motorcycle crash in rural Grundy County. Authorities say that the wreck was discovered early Sunday south of Coal City off of Berta Road. The Grundy
Third bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that another crow from LaSalle County tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird was collected and tested on September 9th in Streator. Mosquitoes in Ottawa tested positive
Park officials warn hot weather not good for pets
UTICA – Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park officials are warning visitors over the next few days that hot weather is not kind to dogs. They ask that you refrain from bringing pets to the park,
Man killed in Bureau County wreck identified
PRINCETON – The Princeton man who died Thursday in a rollover crash has been identified. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office they were called to US Route 6 two miles east of Princeton around 8 PM
Sports fans raise millions for Illinois schools
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Sports Team License Plates have raised millions for Illinois Public Schools. Secretary of State Jesse White announced last week that over 71,000 plates raised for $13 million statewide. Each plate sale and renewal
Three arrested on cocaine charges by Tri-DENT
OTTAWA – Three area men are facing cocaine charges after an investigation into alleged cocaine sales in LaSalle and Livingston County. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday arrested 39-year-old