Florida Man crashes $700,000 car because he was unfamiliar with a manual transmission
The police report stated that after the crash, Mr Guarini approached a nearby security worker and told him he didn’t have a phone so would have to return to his home to call the police, leaving the
Illinois State Police District 1 unveils 100th Anniversary Squad Car
STERLING – To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Illinois State Police, each of the ISP Districts in Illinois received a commemorative squad car inspired by the squad cars used in the early 1950’s. District 1 Trooper
Bureau County man arrested by TRI-Dent for alleged cocaine sales
OTTAWA – A Bureau County man was arrested Tuesday by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team for alleged cocaine sales. Authorities took 28-year-old Jesus J. Lopez of Kasbeer into custody on one count of Unlawful Delivery of
Illinois EPA invests in LaSalle water tower project
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced the issuance of infrastructure loans to local governments and sanitary districts for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. The Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund Program provides low-interest loans,
State Fire Marshal announces Arson Awareness Week
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is raising awareness about arson and the seriousness of this crime, while educating Illinois residents about the true cost of arson and it’s impacts on individuals and
LaSalle-Peru Township High School unveils new scupture
LASALLE – A new sculpture will greet students and visitors at the entrance to LaSalle-Peru Township High School. On Monday, the piece, titled “Realm” by Baltimore artist Rodney Carroll, was installed ahead of a formal dedication ceremony
Mendota closes playground equipment due to nesting duck
MENDOTA – Playground equipment in Mendota has been temporarily roped off because of a nesting duck. The Mendota Police report that at the playground adjacent to Lake Mendota a female wood duck has made up a nest
Star Wars fans to celebrate at IVCC
OGLESBY – Stars Wars fandom is being celebrated at “May the 4th Be With You” at Illinois Valley Community College. The National Star Wars Day observance will include “movie-authentic” characters including Darth Vader, Boba Fett and an
IVCC plant sale Thursday and Friday
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College’s greenhouse is teeming with flowering plants, vegetables and hanging baskets for the Ag Department’s annual spring plant sale from 10 AM to 5 PM Thursday and noon to 5
Health Department Begins Dead Bird Surveillance
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will be collecting dead birds to look for West Nile Virus. Crows, Blue Jays and Robins will be gathered. According to the health department, over the past eighteen years West Nile virus