Bison coming Thursday morning to Buffalo Rock State Park
MORRIS – Pretty soon Pebbles the bison will have a companion at Buffalo Rock State Park. 14-year-old Pebbles has been living alone since her mother Holly’s passing in September. Site Superintendent Daniel Bell for the Illinois
Pekin man dies after fall from boat in Louisiana
POINTE-AUX-CHENES – A Pekin, Illinois man has died after a mishap at a dock involving an ice chest in Louisiana. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter said that on Monday afternoon 70-year-old Johnny Martin was a passenger
Person who allegedly fled traffic stop in custody
LASALLE – A man who allegedly fled a traffic stop and then later was pursued by the Princeton Police is in custody. According to Illinois State Police District 17, the unnamed person is now in custody. His
Gillette’s receive key to Ottawa
OTTAWA – The key to the city of Ottawa was awarded to Don and Betty Gillette at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Comissioner Wayne Eichelkraut says the parade product business owners have become synonymous with music and holiday
City of LaSalle passes zoning ordinance for cannabis matters
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is amending their zoning ordinances to allow growth, manufacturing and dispensing of cannabis. On Monday night, Mayor Jeff Grove said that the passing of the ordinance is to prepare for
Pre-trial Wednesday for Spring Valley man accused of murdering girlfriend
PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend is scheduled for pre-trial on Wednesday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen, charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April homicide of 28-year-old Marissa
Body found in Illinois River identified as Wheaton man
LASALLE – The identity of a body found in the Illinois River near Starved Rock State Park has been released. According to the Illinois State Police District 17 and the McLean County Coroner’s Office, 37-year-old Micheal J.
Florida Man pleads guilty to sawing off sawfish saw with a power saw
Majestic Theatre back in the spotlight
STREATOR – The Majestic Theatre’s owner is looking to work with the city of Streator on restoration plans. Last week the city held a strategic planning session discussing topics like business redevelopment and the Majestic Theatre
First round of inspections completed for rental property program
STREATOR – First round inspections were completed for Streator’s new rental inspection program. 75 permits ranging from six months to three years until a next inspection were issued to property owners. City Engineer Jeremy Palm says only four