Authorities recover body of Chicago man who went missing in Illinois River
OTTAWA – The body of a man who went missing on June 12th in the Illinois River has been recovered by authorities. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office reports the Illinois Conservation Police located the deceased subject west
Dangerous algae blooms possible as water temperatures rise
SPRINGFIELD- Authorities warn that blue-green algae blooms may be occurring and it could cause adverse health effects in people and pets. With the temperature of lakes, rivers and streams across the state on the rise, the potential
Manteno Veterans’ Home reports COVID-19 outbreak
MANTENO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. Currently six staff and 16 residents have tested positive. A small number of the
TRI-Dent makes pair of drug arrests in Ottawa
OTTAWA – The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team made a pair of arrests on Tuesday in Ottawa. In a press release, TRI-Dent announced that they conducted a buy bust operation in Ottawa with the assistance of the
LaSalle to take a closer look at former hotel property
LASALLE – The City of Lasalle has acquired a court-ordered administrative search warrant for a former landmark hotel to address what they feel could be safety concerns in and around the building. City officials have reported
TRI-Dent makes LSD arrest in Bureau county
PRINCETON – A Bureau County man has been arrested after an investigation into drug sales by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. TRI-Dent say that on Monday afternoon the Bureau County Sheriff’s Department took 29-year-old Randall
Spring Valley Fire Department chills Boy Scout day camp
SPRING VALLEY – The week-long Boy Scout day camp being held at St. Bede Academy received some welcome relief from the heat on Tuesday thanks to the Spring Valley Fire Department. The campers were treated to a
Department on Aging recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging highlights the warning signs of adult abuse on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and how to put a stop to it in Illinois. Observed annually on June 15, serves as
Authorities called to Starved Rock to search for missing person
UTICA – On Sunday multiple agencies were called to Starved Rock State Park in regards to a person missing in the river. Multiple water rescue teams from area fire departments arrived around 2 PM to begin the
Heat wave coming to North Central Illinois
OTTAWA – The first wave of extremely hot weather will arrive in North Central Illinois today through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that goes into effect this afternoon for the scorching temperatures