Ottawa allowing designated businesses to deliver alcohol
OTTAWA – Some businesses in Ottawa will be allowed to deliver alcohol. Mayor Dan Aussem says he was approached by a few businesses asking whether they’re allowed to deliver alcohol with a food order. Moving forward, those
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