Streator man injured after motorcycle crash in Otter Creek Township
STREATOR – A Streator man is injured after a motorcycle accident in Otter Creek Township on Sunday. According to LaSalle County Deputies, 39-year-old Phillip Kling of Streator, was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital
Illinois State Police investigate fatal hit-and-run in Champaign County
THOMASBORO – The Illinois State Police say a fatal hit-and-run remains unsolved that occurred on Interstate 57 in downstate Champaign County. In the early morning hours of May 31st, they say they were called to the southbound
Man wanted for Illinois murder captured in Colorado
STERLING – A man who was wanted by Whiteside County authorities has been arrested in Colorado. The United States Marshal’s Service took 35-year-old Michael W.T. Bennett into custody at a hotel in a suburb of Denver.
Motorcycle crash takes life of Seneca man
SENECA – A motorcycle crash on Saturday has taken the life of a Seneca man. According to the LaSalle County Coroner, 58-year-old Scott A. Richie died after a single vehicle crash on East 29th Road just north
Tennessee man identified in fatal Granville crash
GRANVILLE – A Tennessee man has been identified after being involved in a fatal vehicle crash in Putnam County on Friday. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Ryan C. Lunger of Memphis, Tennessee is deceased
German military to ship surplus beer back from Afghanistan
Defense Ministry spokeswoman Christina Routsi said Monday that a recent decision by the German commander in Afghanistan to ban the consumption of alcohol for security reasons had resulted in a pileup of beer, wine and mixed drinks
Pfizer vaccine clinic at Streator High School June 16th
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging parents to get their young children and teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the CDC, before the young population was
Young artists bring their musical talents to Streator as “Poco a Poco” kicks off this weekend
STREATOR – Poco-a-Poco Summer Music Fest is back in Streator for its fifth year in a row. The young artist training program and concert series led by Streator native Kate Tombaugh will begin on Friday. This year,
Plainfield man killed in Friday Interstate 80 crash
MORRIS – A Plainfield man is dead after a four vehicle crash on Interstate 80 on Friday. The Illinois State Police say around 3:30 PM in Grundy County three tractor trailers and a car were involved in
2021 Excellence Awards Presented to Two OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Providers
MENDOTA – The 2021 Excellence Awards from OSF Healthcare have been awarded to two providers at OSF Healthcare Saint Paul in Mendota. Dr. David Scholl was presented the OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center Staff Physician Excellence