Kinzinger, LaHood applaud funding for IL rural broadband including Bureau County
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) and Darin LaHood (IL-18) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement to authorize more than $35 million for rural broadband deployment and development in Illinois. The authorized resources from the Connect America Fund includes
Yednock applauds governor signing gun legislation into law
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, was happy to hear that Governor Pritzker signed commonsense gun legislation that reduces the restrictions members of the military and law enforcement into law. “Members of law enforcement
Mannequin Doesn’t Fool California Highway Patrol
CONTRA COSTA, California – A mannequin didn’t fool officers of the California Highway Patrol on Wednesday. While patrolling Highway 4 they reportedly stopped a driver carrying someone named “Angel” in an attempt to use the carpool lane.
Stadium Project Rolls on at L-P
LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru Township High School approved a Letter of Intent with Byrne and Jones Construction regarding the Howard Fellows Stadium Field of Dreams at Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Steve Wrobleski explained that the
Peoria woman faces meth delivery charges in Peru
PERU – A Peoria woman will be transferred to the LaSalle County Jail on methamphetamine delivery charges in Peru. According authorities, 35-year-old Krista L. Coats was taken into custody on Tuesday by detectives with the Peoria Police
Ottawa says keep your dog on a leash
OTTAWA – Residents in Ottawa are now required to have their dog on a leash when walking them. The city council updated their leash law on Tuesday night, to ensure residents are keeping a handle on
Excessive Heat Watch to Begin Thursday
OTTAWA – A multiple day episode of dangerous heat is expected beginning Thursday into the start of the weekend. This heat will expand into the area Thursday afternoon and persist through Saturday. Area cooling centers will be
LaSalle Man Arrested on Cocaine Charges
LASALLE – Multiple agencies were involved in the arrest on July 1st of a LaSalle man on drug charges. Agents from the LaSalle and Peru Police Departments, plus the Tri County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Investigation assisted in
$500,000 Bond for Man Arrested on Cocaine Charges
PERU – A sealed warrant for two counts of unlawful delivery of Cocaine have put a Peru man in the LaSalle County Jail. According Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei 39 year-old Kilman R. Johnson was arrested on
Ottawa to apply for grant to fund sewer separation construction
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa will apply for a grant to fund part of their long time sewer control plan. In a public hearing at Tuesday night’s council meeting it was announced by the North Central