TRI-Dent finds over 200lbs of cannabis during I-80 traffic stop
PRINCETON – The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team seized over 200lbs of purported cannabis during a traffic stop on I-80 in Bureau County on Thursday. According to authorities, they stopped a truck for allegedly speeding, and during
Aurora man held on million dollar bond after TRI-Dent arrest
OTTAWA – An Aurora man is being held on a $1,000,000 bond after being arrested by the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office following a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team investigation. Authorities took 24-year-old Dantryal D. Andrews into custody
IVCC to encourage early registration for spring semester
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is encouraging students to register early for the spring semester that begins January 9th. The IVCC board announced students could receive a $100 gift card for the bookstore, food service
“The Play That Goes Wrong” comes to Mendota High School this weekend
MENDOTA – The Mendota High School Drama Club will present “The Play That Goes Wrong” Friday and Saturday at 7pm at the Mendota High School Auditorium. The comedy of errors is set in the 1920’s,
Woman scammed by man claiming to be a Russian Astronaut needing money to get back from the space station
A 65-year-old woman in Japan was scammed out of $30,000 by a man claiming to be a Russian Astronaut. He allegedly told her that he was on the space station and needed money to get back so
Woman steals giant skeleton arm
A couple stopped for a photo op outside of a restaurant in Massachusetts with a large skeleton. After taking the photo you can see on the video surveillance camera the man telling the woman they are done
Illinois Commerce Commission approves safety upgrades for Putnam County rail crossings
GRANVILLE – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to move forward with six highway-rail crossing safety improvements projects in Putnam County. The Agreement requires the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to install automatic warning devices at four
Illinois Commerce Commission approves safety upgrades for Livingston County rail crossings
STREATOR – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to move forward with three highway-rail crossing safety improvements projects in Livingston County. The Agreement requires the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to install automatic warning devices at the
Spring Valley postpones hydrant flushing until Monday
SPRING VALLEY – The City of Spring Valley has postponed the planned hydrant flushing until Monday. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any discoloration, you should let the
Plan and Practice your Fire Escape during Fire Prevention Week
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Fire Prevention Week to encourage residents to review their fire escape plans and make sure the plan considers all the needs of everyone in the home. The Office