Earlville Pair Arrested on Heroin Charges

EARLVILLE – An investigation into heroin sales in Northern LaSalle County led to two arrests on Thursday. According to the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, an investigation involving multiple departments culminated in arrests of two persons who

Hoffman wins Matthiessen Award

  OGLESBY-Martha Hoffman of Earlville earned the Frederick W. Matthiessen Award at Illinois Valley Community College’s 52nd annual commencement Saturday. The award, among the college’s most prestigious, is awarded periodically to graduates who demonstrate academic excellence and

Vehicle Stolen Sunday in Streator

STREATOR – Sunday morning a resident in the 500 block of Bronson street reported a vehicle was stolen. A silver 2009 Pontiac Vibe was reportedly taken from a garage with the license plate number of AL28665. If

Hero Officer Leads Students in to Graduation

DIXON – The crowd that was gathered to watch the seniors at Dixon High School graduate stood as the police officer credited with saving their lives was honored by leading them into the gymnasium. The Sunday afternoon

Bond Remains at $2 Million for Dixon Shooter

DIXON – A teenager who authorities say fired shots at Dixon high school before he was shot by a school resource officer made is first court appearance Friday. Matthew Milby was arraigned by video in Lee County

Hit and Run Accident Sends One to Hospital

PERU – A 58-year-old man was taken to the hospital after his vehicle was struck and knocked into a utility pole Wednesday evening.   According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office the man was southbound on US 251

Charges Filed Against Teen Shooter at Dixon School

DIXON – The teen accused of firing a weapon at Dixon High School on Wednesday morning has been charged with three felonies. According to the Illinois State Police, 19-year-old Matthew A. Milby of Dixon allegedly brought a

Shooting at Dixon High School Injures One

DIXON –  A shooting Wednesday in the Dixon High School gymnasium has one person in custody after being shot by an officer.  According to Dixon Police Chief Steve Howell, the suspect fired several shots in a hallway near

IVCC Students Build Little Libraries

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Sigma Kappa Delta members installed a Little Free Library, which houses give-and-take books accessible to the public, at Hy-Vee in Peru. SKD is the college’s two-year college English Honor Society which

Ottawa Man Arrested on Heroin Charges

OTTAWA – A traffic stop Sunday led to the arrest of an Ottawa man on heroin charges. According to Ottawa police, a traffic stop in the 500 block of State Street began an investigation and search of