Earlville Student Taken Into Custody After Threat
EARLVILLE – The Earlville Police Department were called to Earlville School before dismissal on Wednesday for a student making a threat against another student and the school. Around 2:30 PM according to Principal Jenette Fruit administration learned
Viral Post No Cause For Alarm At Streator High
STREATOR – A shared post on social media that claims to threaten violence at a location named “SHS” has been determined to be unrelated to Streator High School. According to Superintendent Matt Seaton, they were made aware
Amboy Junior High Investigates Student Threat
AMBOY – An investigation involving law enforcement into a student making a threat against Amboy Junior High went late into the evening Wednesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Jeff Thake. The situation was addressed in a release put
River Flooding Continues, But may fall short of Predictions
LASALLE COUNTY – A flood warning continues for Area Rivers, However officials are optimistic that the flooding won’t reach earlier predicted record levels. The Illinois River at LaSalle is now expected to crest near 31.7 feet by
Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding
OTTAWA – The recent rains have caused some area roadways to be closed due to the high water. Green and Champlain Streets in Ottawa were flooded with water from the Fox River, while the Illinois River has
Preparations Underway For Potential Record Flood
OTTAWA – Preparations are under way for a potential record flood with voluntary evacuations being issued in Utica and Marseilles. The Utica Village Board meet Tuesday night and declared a local emergency granting emergency powers to
Missing Teen Safe
GRANVILLE – A teen that has been missing since Saturday from Granville has been confirmed found safe by Granville Police. The investigation continues as to her whereabouts, however, no arrests have been made and no other
Rains Cause Flooding Concerns Along Rivers
OTTAWA – Heavy rains have caused the National Weather Service to issue flood warnings along the Illinois and Fox Rivers on Tuesday. In Ottawa the river was 465.4 feet which is two feet above flood stage. Major
State’s Attorney Seeks Maximum Charges For Gun Crimes
The LaSalle County State’s Attorney says that in light of the recent epidemic of gun violence, her office intends to seek maximum charges for those offenses. State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly says that in light of what appears
Tax Season Can Lead to Scams
DIXON – An Illinois Sheriff is warning the public that tax time also means it will be time for scammers to prey on the public. Sheriff John C. Simonton of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that