Ambulance Involved in Collision
PERU – An Ambulance was involved in a collision Thursday evening in downtown Peru. A eastbound Peru Ambulance and vehicle collided at the intersection of Peoria Street and US Route 6, blocking the road for about an
Truck Driver Facing Heroin Charges
LASALLE – A traffic stop for a moving violation on a semi-tractor trailer on Wednesday evening led to the discovery of heroin and the arrest of the driver. The Illinois State Police say they stopped a southbound
FEMA Grants Awarded in Area for Flood Control
OTTAWA – Four area communities will be receiving grants totaling over $3.4 million from FEMA to help limit damage caused by future floods. The Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants were issued for flood wall construction in Depue, Marseilles, Ottawa
Car Recovered In Peoria After Theft Damaged by Gunfire
MENDOTA – An investigation into the car theft that occurred on Tuesday is ongoing as Peoria authorities announced that the vehicle had sustained gunfire damage. Mendota Police were notified early on Tuesday that a vehicle was stolen
Farmland Values Remain Flat
BLOOMINGTON – In the latest yearly survey of prices for farmland across the state, little to no change has occurred. That’s according to the 2018 Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends Report released last week. Northern Illinois
The Wizard of Oz – Marquette
View poster here: Download PDF Marquette Academy Proudly Presents The Wizard of Oz (Muny Version) April 13th, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at the high school building. Reserved seats $8.00, General admission $7.00, $6.00 Sr. Ci,zens & students
States Attorney Has Report on Rock Falls Police Shooting
State Police say that the Whiteside County State’s Attorney has their investigative report on the Rock Falls Police shooting of a Sterling man after an attempted traffic stop. State Police say the report contains dash cam videos,
Names Released in Double Fatality Traffic Crash Near Paw Paw
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two people killed when their car crashed into a semi truck in southern Lee County. Authorities say the driver of the car, 23 year old Ryan
Bus Crash in Snow Kills a Pedestrian
DECATUR – One person was killed downstate when a bus lost control and struck a motorist who previously had slid off a snowy interstate. State Police say a 63-year-old Springfield woman exited her car after her car,
Two Killed in Collision Near Paw Paw
DIXON – Two people were killed in a two vehicle crash last night in Lee County. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a 65 year old Shabbona man was driving a semi on Route 30 when