Crow tests positive for West Nile Virus
OTTAWA – A crow in LaSalle County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the bird was collected and tested yesterday. This is the first documented West Nile virus activity
Streator Man Arrested after Hit and Run that Injured Motorcyclist
GRAND RIDGE – A Streator man is in jail after an investigation into a hit and run last Saturday that put a man in the hospital. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department, 18-year-old Logan Grammer was
Four Juveniles Suspected of Ottawa Burglary
OTTAWA – Four teens are suspected of a burglary in early July according to the Ottawa Police Department. In a release yesterday, they say that on July 10th they responded to a call of a reported burglary
Peru Chief Praises Quick Response to Robbery
PERU – The Oglesby, LaSalle and Peru police received recognition for apprehending suspects that allegedly committed an armed robbery at a Walgreen’s Pharmacy last week. Chief Bernabei of the Peru Police Department in a letter released Tuesday
New Gas Station Coming to Peru
PERU – An ordinance granting variances for zoning on a future gas station was approved at the Peru City Council meeting Tuesday. Plans were revealed to build a Casey’s gas station at the corner of 251 and Shooting Park
Scammers Target Area Residents
PONTIAC – Scammers are contacting area residents by phone, text message and email in an attempt to swindle victims. That’s according to a release from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. They say that victims are being sent
Wednesday is Speed Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are tackling safety during the upcoming Illinois Speed Awareness Day. Through enforcement and education their goal is to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. According to the State Police 37%
IVCH Earns ACR Accreditation
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging
Giacometti’s Italian Restaurant
Starting at 9:00am (CT) on July 27th, buy a $50 gift certificate to Eastwood Golf Course and Restaurant for only $25! That’s 50% off their regular price! This deal is only available while supplies last, so be
Phone Records Not Enough in Andersen Trial
HENNEPIN – Phone records for a Standard man was supposed to be the strongest piece of evidence for the defense in the murder trial of Clifford Andersen, however he was found guilty of murdering and burying his