Man Dies Friday at Grundy County Speedway
MORRIS – A man died from an apparent medical condition while working on his car before a race Friday night at the Grundy County Speedway. In a release Saturday the Grundy County Coroner states that 44-year-old Jason
Vehicle Stolen, Building Burglarized at Dealership in Streator
STREATOR – A car was taken and items were stolen from a car dealership in Streator sometime late Wednesday or early Thursday. In a release by the Streator Police Department Friday, a business in the 1400 block
Implosion of Old Spring Valley Bridge Tuesday
SPRING VALLEY – The old bridge over the Illinois River in Spring Valley is set to be imploded next week, weather permitting. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that on Tuesday morning Illinois Route 89 and adjacent
Second Person in Two Weeks Struck by Train in Streator
STREATOR – A pedestrian was struck by a train in Streator yesterday. Streator Police, Fire and Ambulance were called the area of Baker Street and 4th Street for the accident. When they arrived, they found a 20-year-old
Overdose Awareness Week Begins August 24th
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Board passed a resolution Thursday to recognize the epidemic of drug overdoses. Recommended by the Public Safety Committee, Drug Overdose Awareness Week will serve as a memorial week for those who have
Morris Man Killed in Thursday Crash on 80
MORRIS – A crash that tore a vehicle in half took the life of a Morris man Thursday afternoon. According to the Illinois State Police around 4 p.m. a vehicle traveling westbound just east of the Route
BBB: Social Security Scams Warning
ILLINOIS – The local regional office of the Better Business Bureau is warning area residents of a growing scam aimed at compromising the Social Security numbers of individuals. Dennis Horton, director of the BBB office says, “In
Second Rochelle Man Arrested in Connection With Creston Bank Robbery
CRESTON – A second man was arrested Wednesday morning for the Tuesday afternoon robbery of a bank in Creston. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office announced they had taken 37-year-old Jeremy L. Hines into custody and charged him
Special Afternoon For Kids Opens Sweet Corn Festival
MENDOTA – Mendota’s Sweet Corn Festival kicks off with a special afternoon for kids. Before the festival officially opens Thursday, the carnival will be privately opened for anyone with Special Needs and family. Chamber of Commerce Executive
Rochelle Man Arrested After Ogle County Bank Robbed
CRESTON – A Rochelle man is in custody after an alleged bank robbery Tuesday in Ogle County. Just after 2 p.m. Ogle County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 400 Block of Route 38, Creston, to