LaSalle Aldermen discuss garbage complaints
LASALLE – LaSalle City Councilmen discussed residents’ complaints with garbage collection at Monday night’s city council meeting. Jim Pozzi, of Republic Services, represented the waste removal service and explained to residents and aldermen that many residents call
Spring Valley approves hiring seven day time firemen
SPRING VALLEY – Seven firemen will be called on to help Spring Valley’s fire department during the day. At Monday night’s city council meeting it was approved to hire seven part time firemen even if they’re a
Sandwich Fire Chief Passes Away
SANDWICH- The Fire Chief of Sandwich has passed away at the age of 47 on Monday. Chief Jake Pruski was selected for the top spot in 2016. No arrangements have been announced.
Spring Valley to authorize hiring of a part-time firefighter
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley is expected to authorize the hiring of a part-time firefighter after a lack thereof since the beginning of the year. Talks of hiring on paid day time firemen began back in January
Railroad maintenance begins Tuesday in Peru
PERU – The Iowa Interstate Railroad will be conducting maintenance at the railroad tracks near Putnam Street in Peru on Tuesday. The road will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. while work
Culvert replacement work begins Wednesday in Ottawa
OTTAWA – A culvert on East 1509th Road in Ottawa Township will be closed for replacement beginning Wednesday. The project is a a quarter of a mile north of U.S Route 6. Work is expected to last
Sycamore fire displaces more than 100 people, American Red Cross responds
SYCAMORE – Volunteers disaster responders with the American Red Cross responded to a Sycamore fire that displaced more than 100 people. On Saturday night volunteers responded to a fire in St. Albans Green apartment complex in
Kinzinger leads House in support of CBP Agents
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) led a House Floor debate in support of a Motion to Recommit that would amend H.R. 3239 and affirm the support of Congress for the hard work of our U.S.
Michigan Man Identified as Starved Rock Fall Victim
UTICA – The man who died after a fall behind Starved Rock Lodge early Sunday morning has been identified. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office say 31-year-old Alexander J. Torres of Holland, Michigan was pronounced dead after area
New Signs Greet Visitors to Mendota
MENDOTA – New signs have been installed on the outskirts of Mendota to welcome visitors to town ahead of the 2019 Mendota Sweet Corn Festival. They were purchased in part with proceeds from the Mendota Chamber