Local gas prices drop this month
CHICAGO – LaSalle and Putnam county’s gas price average dropped over the past month. According to the American Automobile Association, Putnam County has the cheapest prices locally at $2.49 cents per gallon, over a ten cent decrease
Rochelle PD affiliates vet clinic with euthanasia program, retracts statement
ROCHELLE – The Rochelle Police Department retracted a statement saying that residents can obtain a free trap at their office to collect feral cats and send them to a vet for euthanasia. On Thursday, a
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Flight delayed at airport because of ‘bulldogs wearing tutus’
A FLIGHT was delayed as “bulldogs wearing tutus” were removed from the plane. The emotional support dogs and their owners were offloaded from a Norwegian Air flight destined for America. A Gatwick spokesman said the dogs had
Florida Man Has Only Eaten Mac & Cheese For 17 Years
Strike Continues in Mendota, School Still Out
MENDOTA- No agreement was reached in a marathon negotiating session in Mendota that stretched until the early morning hours of Thursday. The District 289 teachers remain on strike and school was cancelled for the remainder of this
Suspect in custody after pursuit Wednesday
PERU – A Chicago area man is in custody after an attempted drug arrest led to a pursuit Wednesday. According to Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team were involved in an
LaSalle Speedway posts ‘for sale’ sign
LASALLE – LaSalle Speedway is up for sale. The track posted a for sale sign on Wednesday afternoon. The track opened in 1947 as Tri-City Speedway and later became a Drive-In Theater in 1951. The track opened
Peru woman and her father arrested following narcotics investigation
PERU – A woman allegedly involved in dealing cocaine around Peru, was taken into custody following the arrest of her father. According to the Peru Police Department, they conducted a lengthy investigation into the distribution of
One injured in fiery crash on I-80
OTTAWA – A driver involved in a crash on I-80 that resulted in a fully engulfed fire was rushed to the hospital, Wednesday morning. According to the Wallace Fire Department, they were dispatched to a semi