Driver identified in Sheridan fatal crash
SHERIDAN – The person who died after a single vehicle crash April 1st near Sheridan has been identified. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office say that 64-year-old Eugene G. Wierzbicki was killed in the crash at North 4201st
Free boating safety classes to be offered at Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer three free safe boating classes this summer at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. The classes are open to everyone age 11 and older. Students under age
Illinois Commerce Commission offers tips for hiring movers
CHICAGO – Spring is moving season and an opportunity for dishonest or rogue movers to take advantage of residents. The Illinois Commerce Commission is urging residents planning a move to a new home to prepare well by
Single vehicle crash causes gas leak; shuts down Rt 34 in Mendota
WGLC ONLY MENDOTA – A single vehicle crash in Mendota Sunday night caused a gas leak and closed US Rt 34 for about six hours. Around 10:45 PM a vehicle struck a gas meter in the 600
Illinois State Fire Marshal awards grants to area first responders
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2022 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million dollars was awarded to 104 fire departments and EMS providers across the
Trail closed at Starved Rock after tree falls
UTICA – A popular trail at Starved Rock State Park is closed until further notice after an Eastern White Pine tree fell Sunday. Authorities say that the interior trail at French Canyon as well the Brown
Resolution to name Princeton bridge to Honor Staff Sergeant Lincoln Hollinsaid passes
PRINCETON – The I-80 bridge in Princeton will be named in honor of a Princeton soldier who was killed in action in Iraq. Staff Sergeant Hollinsaid was a graduate of Princeton High School. On April 7, 2003,
IVCC SAGE of the Illinois Valley Golden Z Club chartered
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s SAGE student organization was recently chartered by Zonta International as a Golden Z Club. A chartering ceremony was held during the yearly InterCity Meeting hosted by the LaSalle
Streator police seek tips on business burglary
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department is investigating a Burglary that occurred in the early Friday morning hours at the tobacco retailer in 2200 block of North Bloomington St. Three suspects reportedly forced entry and allegedly removed
Illinois Ambulance arrives in Ukraine
PEORIA – An ambulance that was provided by an Illinois company has arrived in war torn Ukraine. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Advanced Medical Transport coordinated with the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America to ship