A look back at the 2004 Utica Tornado
From the archives of Studstill Media UTICA – On April 20th, 2004 a tornado swept across Putnam and LaSalle County, injuring dozens and claiming 8 lives in the village of Utica.
Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble to hold upcoming concert in Peru
PERU – The Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble will present “A Kaleidoscope of Color” concert on Saturday at 7 PM in Peru. Free will offerings will be accepted for the event at the Zion United Church for Christ.
Motorcyclist killed in DeKalb County Crash
MALTA – A motorcyclist was killed after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County Tuesday afternoon. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 5 PM they were called to the intersection of South Malta Road and
First Street in LaSalle sewer construction continues
LASALLE – Sewer repairs and construction will close a portion of a LaSalle street. The City of LaSalle noted that the center of the 800 block of First Street will remain closed Tuesday. There will be plenty
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office warn of toy guns
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an internet fueled trend of using a toy gun capable of launching projectiles to potentially cause harm to people. The Tik-Tok ‘Orbeez Challenge’ involves filming the
Mendota Police receive speeding complaints
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department on social media have urged residents to slow down in neighborhoods. They say they have received numerous complaints of speeding in the community. The speed limit in Mendota, unless otherwise marked,
Tree limb pickup scheduled in Mendota
MENDOTA – The City of Mendota street and parks department will be collecting limbs and sticks that residents have accumulated over the winter months. They ask that you have them piled at the road before next Monday.
Fireworks set for June 25th in Mendota
MENDOTA – The date for the yearly Independence Day fireworks has been set in Mendota. On June 25th around Lake Mendota thousands will gather at dusk for the fireworks plus other activities. A tag day
Oakley Ave bridge repairs to take all summer
STREATOR – The repairs to an area bridge over the Vermillion River will take all summer to complete. The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that starting today the Oakley Avenue bridge will be receiving repairs and culvert
Earth Day Canal Clean-up returning to the I&M Canal
LASALLE – This Saturday the LaSalle Public Library will be partnering with Perfectly Flawed Foundation for the 6th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up at the Illinois and Michigan Canal in LaSalle. The event will be from 9