Area Police Departments Explore Cooperation
LASALLE – In a press conference Thursday area police departments announced that they are exploring the potential to combine resources in an effort reduce costs and provide greater services to residents. The four cities, LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby
Tri-Dent Arrests Mendota Woman on Heroin Charge
MENDOTA – An investigation into alleged heroin activity in Mendota has led to a 49 year-old woman being arrested on a warrant obtained by the LaSalle County States Attorneys’ Office. According to Tri-Dent, Samantha E. Sprowls of
Streator Certifies Firefighters as Investigators
STREATOR – After classroom instruction this month the Streator Fire Department announces fourteen firefighters have completed training to become certified fire investigators. In a release by the department, the training included hands on investigations, documentation, burn patterns
Ottawa Man Arrested For Heroin
OTTAWA – A 24 year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after police say he sold heroin. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 24 year-old Danzell C. Kornegay allegedly sold less than one gram last
Matthiessen Park Damaged; DNR Seek Public’s Help
UTICA – Last weekend a building and a number of signs were defaced at a state park and in the community of Utica and the DNR are seeking the public’s help in locating those responsible. According to
Early Wednesday Garage Fire on Bloomington Street
STREATOR – An early Wednesday morning garage fire in the 1500 block of North Bloomington Street was extinguished with no injuries. According to the Streator Fire Department the structure was heavily damaged. The department was on scene
Suspect Identified in Streator Beating
STREATOR – A suspect has been identified in the beating of a man in Streator last December. According to the Streator Police Department on December 16th 45 year-old David Cross was found laying in the road in
IV Food Pantry Reopens Today
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry reopens today after moving to 122 Wright St in LaSalle. Donna Hess, the executive director, said that they had outgrown their old location they have had for the last 14
Indiana Man Arrested With Stolen Firearm Near Spring Valley
PRINCETON – An Indiana man was arrested after being found in possession of a stolen gun after troopers checked on a vehicle with a flat tire on Interstate 80. According to the Illinois State Police, around 9:30
Tuesday Morning Fire Kills Woman in Rural Earlville
EARLVILLE – An early Tuesday morning fire has claimed the life of an Earlville woman. According to authorities, around 2:30 AM Earlville and Leland fire departments responded to a blaze in the 4000 block of East 1351st