Peru Residents Under Boil Order
PERU – A series of water main breaks has caused portions of Peru to be under a boil order until further notice. According to officials, areas south of US Route 6 have been affected. They ask that
Ottawa Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
OTTAWA – A 25-year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after Ottawa Police Detectives concluded an investigation into child pornography being traded on the internet. According to the Ottawa Police Department, Aaron J. Morency was
Spring Valley Teen Charged for Making Threatening Statement in School
SPRING VALLEY – A Hall High School Student has been charged with making a threatening statement. Spring Valley Police were called to the school yesterday to investigate an incident where a 15-year old allegedly made a statement
Open House Marks Anniversary of Deadly Tornado
OTTAWA/NAPLATE IL – Today marks one year since a deadly EF-3 tornado struck Ottawa and Naplate causing wide-spread damage. An open house is being held this evening at Naplate Village Hall. Residents will remember the night of
Ottawa Man Arrested on Robbery; Drug Charges
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man was arrested on drug charges after an investigation into an alleged robbery of a cell phone. On February 14th according to the Ottawa Police Department a woman in the 200 block of
Neighbor Stops Kendall County Stabbing With Rifle
OSWEGO – One person is being hospitalized and another person is in custody after a stabbing that was stopped when a witness retrieved a firearm to chase off the suspect. According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office
Police Close Massage Business in Peru
PERU – The license of a Peru massage business has been revoked. Chief Doug Bernabei stated authorities entered the premises in the 3800 block of Progress Boulevard and notified the owner of alleged violations. The business, known
Windows Broken During Vandalism Spree
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department is investigating a number of vehicles and a business damaged by a small pellet gun over the weekend. Starting late Friday, reports began coming in of four vehicles and one business
Rivers Recede but Flood Warning Continues
MARSEILLES – The mandatory evacuation for Marseilles was lifted Thursday however the Illinois River is still running 10-15 feet above normal, so residents were cautioned they could be asked to leave again with short notice. Ottawa High
Mendota Police Chief Announces Retirement
MENDOTA – The long time Chief of the Mendota Police Department announced he will be retiring. Chief Thomas L. Smith is ending his 21 year career as head of the force in February of 2019. The 1969