New K9 introduced in Mendota
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department has added a new member to their patrol, K9 Johnny will be joining the force once he completes state certification. The two-year-old Slovakian German Shepherd is trained in officer protection,
Florida Man Sues Artist Over Invisible Sculpture That Sold for $18,000
His piece was aptly titled Nothing. “When I saw that I thought ‘that’s exactly my idea’ and ideas are important in the world, and recognition for those ideas are important. So I simply wanted that attribution so
ATV vs Motorcycle crash seriously injures two near Mendota
MENDOTA – An ATV vs Motorcycle crash north of Mendota seriously injured both drivers Monday morning. Before 11 AM Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called to an area near the intersection of North 48th
Two COVID-19 deaths reported in LaSalle County in the past week
COVID – Two COVID-19 deaths and a slight uptick in cases were reported this past week in LaSalle County. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the fatalities were females in their 70s and 80s. The health
Streator’s Fourth of July Committee estimates around $200,000 spent on celebration
STREATOR – Streator’s Fourth of July Celebration is in full swing and while many enjoy the weeklong events, it’s important to acknowledge those who made it all possible. Randy Dominic, committee member for Streator’s Fourth of
Peru considers police chief change
PERU – The city of Peru is slated to discuss the appointment of a new police chief at their next city council meeting. According to the agenda, a motion is listed to approve Mayor Ken Kolowski’s
Teen arrested with loaded handgun; police warned of possible active shooter before Dixon fireworks
DIXON – A teen allegedly carrying a loaded handgun was arrested and an area that was filled with spectators for fireworks was evacuated Sunday night in Dixon. Authorities say around 9 PM they were told of
Real ID deadline moved to 2023
SPRINGFIELD – The Federal REAL ID deadline has been and Beth Kaufman, the Press Secretary for Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, has advice for those who have yet to get the new identification. “People don’t have
Parasailer bitten by shark; leaped out of water to bite leg
Footage of the horrifying incident shows the tandem paraglider, a 37-year-old Jordanian man, hovering above the water when the shark suddenly emerges and chomps his leg.
Illinois officials warn of text and email scams
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is warning residents to be on alert for multiple texting and emailing scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office seeking personal information to defraud Illinoisans. He