“Damage minimal” after fire at Hennepin plant
HENNEPIN – Damage was said to be minimal after a fire at an ethanol and grain handling facility in north central Illinois. Around 5 AM Wednesday the 7 box alarm incident brought 18 fire departments and
Deceased female found at US Silica
OTTAWA – Authorities are investigating a body found in rural Ottawa on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, they were called to the 1400 block of Illinois Route 71 where a deceased white female was
Guns seized after shots fire investigation in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY -Two weapons were seized after a call Tuesday morning for shots allegedly being fired in Spring Valley, but no injuries were reported. Authorities say around 4 AM they were called to the intersection of Dakota
Seven box alarm blaze in Putnam County
HENNEPIN – An ethanol and grain handling facility in north central Illinois was the scene of a large response by emergency crews after a call for a reported silo fire around 5 AM Wednesday. Authorities say they
State senate compromises on energy plan to save nuclear plants
SPRINGFIELD – Early Wednesday the Illinois Senate passed energy legislation that includes wording that could save the nuclear plants in Byron and Morris if it makes it to the Governor. State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said the
City of Peru swears in new Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
PERU – A large crowd gathered Monday night to witness the swearing-in of Peru’s newest Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police. Family, friends, and other Peru Police Officers filled Peru city hall as Former
New Veterans Assistance Commission Building Opened in Peru
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission has a new building in Peru to provide service to those in the area who have given so much to the country. Lissa Olson, Outreach Coordinator said they have
Residents cross about trains in Leland
LELAND – The Leland Police Department corrected some misconceptions about how long rail crossings can be blocked in the community on social media. The department took to Facebook to clear up confusion about the laws in Illinois
Dog found after woman dies during search for pet near Ottawa
OTTAWA – The Collie that had escaped her late owner on Saturday has been located and is being treated at a local vet clinic for dehydration. Authorities say 62-year-old Rhonda J. Politsch of Sublette was north of
Two LaSalle County residents die of COVID-19 complications
OTTAWA – Two people were the latest to have died of COVID-19 according to the LaSalle County Health Department’s weekly COVID-19 update. The individuals are a male in his 70’s and a female in her 80’s.