Celebrate LaSalle is back!
LASALLE – The City of La Salle’s biggest party of the year is back in action! Celebrate LaSalle returns June 24 to the 27th on Second Street in the historic downtown LaSalle with returning musical acts
Illinois American Water Investing over $2.7 Million in Pontiac Water System
PONTIAC — Illinois American Water is investing over $2.7 million to upgrade the Pontiac area water system. Work includes rehabilitating six filters at the water treatment plant and replacing approximately 3,300 feet of water main.
Don’t be fooled: IRS scams making rounds
UNDATED – Internal Revenue Service is warning of scam artists constantly trying to steal your money and your personal financial information, especially after the closing of tax season. The IRS says to, “Be on guard at all
Single vehicle crash claims life of Gardner man
MORRIS – A 25-year-old man is dead and one person was injured after a single vehicle crash Thursday in Grundy County. The Grundy County Coroner announced that around 5 PM a vehicle was traveling northbound on
Anniversary of Indian Creek Massacre
EARLVILLE – It was on this date in 1832 that fifteen settlers in northern LaSalle County were killed by up to eighty Potawatomis and a handful of Sauk tribe members after a dispute over a dam constructed
Streator resident asks for enforcement on illegal 4-wheeler riding
STREATOR – Streator residents want action from the city on off-highway vehicles cruising around town. One resident expressed her concern at Wednesday night’s city council meeting, saying that the riders of these side-by-sides and four wheelers
Three vehicle crash on I-39 injures one
TROY GROVE – A three vehicle crash Wednesday morning injured a man from Tennessee on I-39 near Troy Grove. Authorities say two vehicles were on the right southbound shoulder around 8:00 AM when they allegedly re-entered traffic
Four injured, one seriously after two vehicle rollover crash in Lee County
STEWARD – Four people were injured, including one seriously after a two vehicle crash in rural Lee County Tuesday afternoon. The Illinois State Police say they were called to the scene of a rollover crash along
LaSalle County sees 304th COVID death
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed a male in his 70’s has died with COVID-19. This is the 304th individual in the county to have died with coronavirus. 20 new cases of COVID-19 were also
Ottawa will pay establishments to provide live music in the streets this summer
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa announced that they’ll start funding establishments to provide live music in the streets. According to Commissioner Wayne A. Eichelkraut, Jr., in an effort to encourage residents and visitors to visit establishments