Both victims identified from Saturday house explosion
LASALLE – Both victims have been identified from the house explosion that occurred Saturday morning in rural LaSalle County. The Winnebago County Coroner confirmed that 57-year-old Michele Waters died after being airlifted to a Rockford hospital. Authorities
Ottawa Police investigating vehicle fired upon Sunday night
OTTAWA – Ottawa Police are investigating an apparent incident involving the discharge of a firearm Sunday evening. The Ottawa Police Department were called around 11:30 PM for a report of gunfire near the intersection of West Superior
IDPH report cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in Cook County
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health, working with the Stickney Public Health District, is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Cook County with onset dates between June and August. IDPH has advised hospitals
Illinois EPA invests in area wastewater and drinking water projects
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced the issuance of water infrastructure loans to local governments and sanitary districts for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. The Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund Program provides
Saturday house explosion still under investigation; incident described as “isolated”
LASALLE – The explosion Saturday morning in rural LaSalle County that destroyed a two story home and killed two residents is still under investigation. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say the blast was an isolated incident,
Second installment of real estate taxes for LaSalle County residents due Wednesday
OTTAWA – The second installment of real estate taxes for LaSalle County residents will be due on Wednesday. Payment can be made by phone, online at LaSalleCountyTreasurer.com, local banks, by mail, or at the drop box located
Illinois Valley Commercial Open House accepting properties this week
PERU – The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and the Illini Valley Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with cities of Spring Valley, Peru, La Salle, Utica, and Oglesby are excited to host a Commercial Property
Authorities warn of farm equipment GPS thefts
MORRIS – Farmers are being warned to lock up their storage buildings due to an increase of thefts of GPS units from farm machinery. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple thefts around Grundy County.
Body of missing Skokie man found in Illinois River
UTICA – The body of a missing Skokie man was recovered from the Illinois River Saturday. The Illinois Conservation Police were notified on Thursday that a vehicle was left at the boat launch area of Starved Rock
Two killed in house explosion in LaSalle County
LASALLE – Two people are dead after a home exploded in rural LaSalle on Saturday. A neighbor called 911 around 11:30 AM to report the blast in the 3100 block of East Third Road. Multiple area fire