Streator Man Arrested on Firearm Charge

STREATOR – One man has been arrested after a report of shots fired last week in Streator. According to Streator Police Chief Kurt Pastirik, officers located several shell casings and a live round reportedly found in the

Gas Prices Rising Statewide

CHICAGO – The cost of travel by car and truck is going up. Illinois gas prices are up 4 cents compared to last month. The national gas price average has increased this month according to AAA. This

Evening Enforcement Patrols Announced by State Police

LASALLE – Illinois State Police District 17 announced that they will be conducting Nighttime Enforcement patrols in LaSalle County during the month of August. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting and taking enforcement

County Investigates Hit & Run North of Streator

STREATOR – A Tuesday morning hit and run accident is being investigated by the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office three miles North of Streator.  In a release Thursday, they state a 49-year-old man from Streator reported that before

Motorcycle Club Denied

PERU – A motorcycle club was denied special use of a property at a hearing, Wednesday. The city of Peru denied the text amendment for “Brothers of Darkness”, a 19-member motorcycle club usage of a property located at 1024 Center

Puppy Dies from Pitbull Attack

LASALLE – A puppy was killed after a neighbor’s pitbulls got loose in LaSalle. Officers arrived to the area and learned one of two pitbulls attacked a 4-month-old puppy in the 600 block of 6th street. The

Oglesby Backs out of Multi-Jurisdictional Location

OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby has announced its intention to withdraw from the shared police services proposal. In a letter to the Mayors of Peru and LaSalle, Mayor Donald Finley notified that the city of Oglesby

Two in Custody After Streator Burglary Last Week

STREATOR – Two men are in custody after an investigation into a burglary last week at a business in Streator. According to the Streator Police Department, in the early morning hours of July 24th it was discovered

One Way Streets; Stop Signs for Northwest

LASALLE – LaSalle’s City council is recommending new traffic control devices for an Elementary school.  In a meeting Monday, the streets, alley and traffic committee, recommended traffic regulations near NorthWest Elementary School. School Board officials say they’re

IVCC Foundation President Re-Elected

OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation recently re-elected Dr. Susan Schmitt of Streator as president and Dr. Kim Novak of Grand Ridge as vice president. Both veterinarians started their college careers at IVCC. In addition,