Authorities investigating death of woman who was searching for lost dog
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department and the LaSalle County Coroner are expected to release details regarding the death of a woman who reportedly was searching for a lost dog on the north side of the city.
Second bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that a crow from Streator tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird is the second in the county to test positive after one was found in Ottawa last
State Police begin installation of plate reader cameras
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police this week began installing license plate reading cameras on Chicago area expressways in an effort to help in the investigation of expressway shootings. There have been over 150 shootings reported so
Lake Barrington man charged in teenager’s death
MARSEILLES – A man is charged with drug-induced homicide after allegedly selling drugs to a teenager in Marseilles. According to the Marseilles Police Department, 55-year-old Brian K. Mulcahy of Lake Barrington was involved in the death of
Vehicle connected to missing Bloomington man discovered in Peru
PERU – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after a vehicle connected to a missing man was found in Peru. According to the Bloomington Police Department and the Peru Police Department, 25-year-old Jelani J. Day
County unemployment slightly down during July
LASALLE – County unemployment rates reduced during the month of July according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County remains the highest in unemployment locally at 5.8%, but down compared to 6.5% last month.
Bird tests positive for West Nile in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that a crow from Utica tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird was collected and tested on August 26. Mosquitoes in Ottawa tested positive earlier in the week.
Governor Pritzker announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, Pre-K-12 teachers & staff
CHICAGO – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is now required for healthcare workers, Pre-K-12 teachers & staff in the state of Illinois. IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced the requirements for
Fill the boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with the Streator Fire Department
STREATOR – The fill the boot campaign is back in Streator. With boots in hand, Streator Fire Fighters will be on the corner of Main & Park Street collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through
Motorcyclist killed in Morris crash
MORRIS – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday after in Morris. According to the Grundy County Coroner, 27-year-old David T. Strickel of Bonefield was eastbound on Route 6 when he reportedly collided with a