Firefighter injured battling pallet fire in Mendota
MENDOTA – One firefighter was injured and multiple departments were called to the scene around 6 PM after a large pile of pallets and a truck caught fire Monday night. Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments
Mendota police recover gun found at apartment building
MENDOTA – A loaded firearm was discovered in the lobby of a building in downtown Mendota. A tenant of a building in the 800 block of Main Street discovered the firearm and contacted police on Monday.
Surveillance stills released of possible Peru abduction
PERU – Peru Police have released still images of a video they say may show a vehicle involved in a possible abduction Monday morning. Shortly before 5 AM authorities say a person living near 7th and Plum
LaSalle County Sheriff Announces Retirement
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced his retirement Monday at the LaSalle County Board Meeting. In an emotional statement, he thanked the county for their support over the years. Templeton said his last
Possible Abduction in Peru Monday Morning
PERU – A possible abduction occurred in Peru, Illinois Monday morning and authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a possible victim and those involved. Although early in the investigation, Peru Police Chief
Mendota FFA and members honored at State Convention
MENDOTA – The Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, winning chapter and group honors. Jack Beetz was recognized for Diversified Crop Production Placement Proficiency in the state and received his
Dangerous algae blooms possible as water temperatures rise
SPRINGFIELD- Authorities warn that blue-green algae blooms may be occurring and it could cause adverse health effects in people and pets. With the temperature of lakes, rivers and streams across the state on the rise, the potential
COVID-19 vaccines in LaSalle County available by appointment at Health Department
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will have COVID-19 vaccines available six days a week by appointment only. They will have the Johnson and Johnson, Moderna and Phizer vaccines available Monday through Saturday. Those residents
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center reopens to public
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa has reopened to the public. Operating hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Single vehicle crash kills Livingston County man
ODELL – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in rural Livingston County Thursday. The Livingston County Coroner reports that just before 9 PM they were called to Illinois 170 about six miles north of