Authorities warn residents to stay cyber secure when shopping online
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology warns shoppers to be wary of scams that will likely increase in the coming weeks when shopping online. Online shopping has grown in popularity at exponential rates since
Red Cross offers safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays
CHICAGO – The American Red Cross is offering safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays. They suggest besides testing your smoke detectors each month, that you should also use caution when heating your home, especially
Ottawa born ‘Sesame Street’ actor Bob McGrath dies at 90
TEANECK, NJ – Beloved Sesame Street Actor Bob McGrath, the Ottawa born actor who rose to success on television, has passed away at the age of 90. The McGrath family posted an announcement on social media that
Holiday book giveaway event coming to LaSalle Public Library
LASALLE – A book giveaway event is coming to the LaSalle Public Library on Saturday. The LaSalle Public Library invites families from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM to celebrate the holiday season with a “Gift of Reading
OSF HealthCare welcomes new primary care provider for Princeton
PRINCETON – OSF HealthCare announced they have added a new primary care provider to its staff in Princeton. Jennifer Comerford, APRN will be joining the OSF Medical Group office. She received a Bachelor of Science from Northern
Retired IVCC teacher to donate books raise funds for library
OGLESBY – A retired Illinois Valley Community College teacher will be donating books to the school to be used as a fundraiser for the library. IVCC will host a reception for instructor Ed Krolak on Tuesday.
Nine LPHS students chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Association’s annual state-level
Photo provided by LaSalle-Peru Township High School LASALLE-PERU Nine LaSalle-Peru Township High School students were selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association’s annual state-level performances during the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference. The Cavaliers chosen
Mendota police searching for suspect in armed robbery of gas station
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police are on the hunt for an individual they say committed an armed robbery at a gas station in Mendota. On Thursday evening around 6:30 PM they were called to the 700 block
Toy and Bike donations flood north central Illinois
OTTAWA -To make sure children in need this season receive Christmas gifts, the United Way along with the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department have teamed up to donate bikes and toys to kids this season. The department commended
Livingston County welcomes new Sheriff
PONTIAC – A 20-year-veteran of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is the new Sheriff. Sheriff Ryan Bohm took the oath of office Thursday, replacing retired Sheriff Tony Childress, who spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement. Sheriff