Kane and McHenry County residents test positive for coronavirus
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that a Kane and McHenry County resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease. The cases include a Kane County woman in her 60s and a McHenry County teen,
Streator High School student struck by vehicle after dismissal
STREATOR – A Streator High School student is injured after being struck by a vehicle just outside of Streator High School on Monday. According to the Streator Police Department, a student was at a crosswalk near the
‘Gift of Hope’ makes presentation to county board
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board Chairman Jim Olson declared April Organ and Tissue Month after a presentation by Gina Martin of Gift of Hope. She explained to the board how many individuals are currently waiting for organ
Thornton Park Project begins this summer
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa’s Thornton Park project is slated to begin this summer. The master plan for the park includes upgrades like a splash pad and remodeling the tennis and pickleball courts. Recently, the city
Limited appointments for 2020 LaSalle County Electronics Recycling Event
OTTAWA – Spaces are limited for LaSalle County’s electronics recycling event on March 28th in Ottawa. Those looking to participate this year must pre-register for a 15-minute appointment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents are limited
Lee County Farm Service Agency Director retiring
AMBOY – The Lee County Farm Service Agency Director is retiring. Jerry Quiton announced that March 27th will be his last day at the Amboy FSA office. Quiton began with FSA under the 1980 Farm Bill. Quiton
Seneca women taken via Life Flight after rollover Sunday
OTTAWA – A Seneca woman was transported by Life Flight after a rollover crash on Sunday in Manlius Township. According to LaSalle County Deputies, around 7 p.m., 41-year-old Tina Cloud of Seneca was traveling westbound on North
LaMoille man killed in Friday crash
LAMOILLE – A 29-year-old man from LaMoille was killed Friday morning in a rural single vehicle crash. According to Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff, Charles Rowe was pronounced dead at the scene east of LaMoille on US
Ag Equipment Donated to IVCC
OGLESBY – The latest in agriculture technology was provided to students at Illinois Valley Community College thanks to a donation from a Bureau County company. Climate Fieldview and Nutrien donated $3,500 in precision ag equipment, including an
Two Men Arrested After Spring Valley Burglary
SPRING VALLEY – Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with a burglary on the 100 block of St. Paul Street in Spring Valley. Terrence M. Daniels, 19, and James D. Woodfolk, 20, of Peoria were charged