Illinois American Water partnered with Illinois farmers to apply over 29,000 dry tons of residuals and biosolids from entering landfill
STREATOR – Illinois American Water partnered with farmers last year to apply more than 29,000 dry tons of residuals and biosolids, recycling them rather than sending them to a landfill. According to the water utility, the
IDPH confirms fifth case of COVID-19, a Cook County resident
SPRINGFIELD – A fifth Illinois resident has tested positive for COVID-19. According to The Illinois Department of Public Health, The fifth individual is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O’Hare Airport earlier
Sterling Man Arrested Carrying Over 250 Grams of Cocaine
DIXON – A Sterling man was arrested Tuesday after a reported foot chase in Dixon while carrying around 1/2 pound of purported cocaine. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, they located 33-year-old Christopher Cornell at a
Oglesby Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
OGLESBY – A search warrant at a residence on Wednesday in Oglesby led to the arrest of a man on Child Pornography charges. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office said that around 7:20 AM they took 58-year-old Robert.
Ottawa regulating number of gambling cafes
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa is taking action to reduce the number of gambling businesses within its limits. Council passed a change to their code, limiting the number of gaming cafes to nine, eventually. Mayor Dan
Alleged LaSalle County government computer hackers asking for over $400,000
OTTAWA – The alleged hackers of LaSalle County’s government computers are reportedly asking for hundreds of thousands of dollars. At a press conference Wednesday morning, LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton said he could not confirm details of
Illinois ranked second highest real-estate property tax rate
UNDATED – Illinois has the second highest real-estate property tax rate in the United States, according to the recent study. Personal-finance website WalletHub released a report naming Illinois second highest with a statewide average of 2.30%,
Four Arrested on Gun Charges After Raids in Ottawa; Streator
OTTAWA – Illegal firearms were confiscated and four were arrested on gun charges in the latest of a series of sweeps announced Wednesday in Ottawa. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, TRI-DENT, Streator Police and Ottawa Police executed
Ottawa City Council holds off on approving junk yard business on west side of town
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s City Council tabled approving a junk yard proposed on Marquette Street. During public comment at Tuesday night’s meeting residents of Price Street spoke against allowing a new junk yard in the 900
Daylight Saving Time and tips to prepare your body
UNDATED – Daylight saving time starts Sunday, which means losing one hour of sleep. The Center for Disease Control says being sleep deprived before the time change can increase health and safety risks like weakening your immune