Village of Dana water gallon storage rehab completed
STREATOR – Rehabilitation of a 68,000-gallon water storage tank has been completed in the Village of Dana. According to Illinois American Water, the $400,000 investment will extend the life of the 115-foot-tall storage tank located on
Streator city council to discuss marijuana matters
STREATOR – Streator’s city council will have a special meeting on Thursday to further discuss recreational marijuana matters. The city has yet to adopt the 3% sales tax that many cities in LaSalle County have approved. In
Walnut man killed in grain bin accident
OHIO – Multiple fire departments from LaSalle and Bureau County were called on Monday afternoon for a man who fell into a grain bin in Ohio. According to Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff, 57-year-old La Verne
Phone Threat at Dixon High School Investigated
DIXON – Dixon High School was put under a brief soft lockdown after an alleged phone threat Monday morning. Dixon High School said around 9 AM they received a telephone call from older male who stated,
Snow on Halloween? Here’s what local meteorologists say
PERU – Something more spine-chilling than tricks and pranks on Halloween is the idea of snowfall. According to Weatherology Meteorologist Ray Miller, a cold front will move through north central Illinois during the overnight hours on
Man who operated boat in fatal accident could face felony charges
HENNEPIN – A man operating a boat that crashed and killed one of his family members on Friday night on the Illinois River could be facing felony charges. According to Conservation Police Sergeant Phillip Wire, 48-year-old
GoFund Me created for family of Starved Rock fall victim
KANKAKEE – Family and friends of a man who lost his life at Starved Rock State Park have created a GoFundMe on behalf of his wife and two sons he left behind. On October 19th, 30-year-old
Local unemployment rates fare steady
CHICAGO – Local and statewide unemployment rates remained steady for the month of September. After county averages reduced during the month of August, numbers have remained similar if not less than of those in September. LaSalle
Pair Arrested on Drug Charges by State Police
UTICA – A Sunday evening traffic stop sent two to the county jail with drug charges. The Illinois State Police say they stopped a vehicle on Interstate 80 near Utica just after 10:30 PM where they allegedly
Over 27 lbs of Cannabis Edibles; Wax Recovered in I-80 Stop
OTTAWA – Two men are in the LaSalle County Jail after the Illinois State Police say they found a large amount of alleged cannabis edibles and other purported drug items in their vehicle. Last Thursday around 10