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

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

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