Oglesby Police Chief proposes license plate readers
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby will be considering adding a new policing tool to the community, license plate readers. On Monday, Oglesby Police Chief Doug Hayse proposed adding the technology to aid in the search and
Reddick Mansion: Christmas by Candlelight Open House
Where: Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette Street Ottawa, IL 61350 The Reddick Mansion Association invites the public to join them for their Christmas by Candlelight Open House on Friday, December 2 and Friday, December 9. Visitors may
Active shooter exercise planned for Marseilles Grade School
MARSEILLES – There will be an active shooter exercise planned for Marseilles Grade School on Tuesday. The Marseilles Police Department announced that only school staff and participating agencies will be on campus during the training event.
Illinois Department of Veteran’s Affairs encourages letter writing to veterans during the holiday season
LASALLE – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has launched a letter-writing campaign to show support to veterans in their care at LaSalle and four other residential homes. “Operation Rising Spirit,” campaign encourages service organizations, schools, communities,
More than $1 billion in emergency rental assistance disbursed to renters and landlords in Illinois
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that with the closure of the second round of the Illinois Rental Payment Program, nearly $1.02 billion in emergency rental assistance provided by Congress to the state of Illinois
Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires
SPRINGFIELD – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. Ranges and cook-tops account for almost three out of every five home fires reported involving cooking, with
Delivery driver steals packages, while delivering different ones
In New York, the most unsuspecting thief stole packages from a home. An Amazon delivery driver was caught on a Ring Doorbell camera taking packages from a home along her route. When she got back into her
Weekend closure set for Dimmick Township bridge
PERU – A bridge on North 35th Road in Dimmick Township will be closed for repairs beginning today. The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that the bridge located between Illinois Route 251 and East 1st Road. Construction
Mendota schools to consider solar proposal
MENDOTA – The three school buildings that make up District 289 in Mendota could see solar panels on their roofs in the coming months. The Board of Education has been presented with a proposal that would save
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office provides children’s winter gear to those in need
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office says they have children’s hats, gloves and scarves available to anyone who needs them. To pick up an article of outerwear for your child, just visit the sheriff’s facility at