LaSalle Man Arrested on Heroin Charges
LASALLE – A 25-year-old LaSalle man is behind bars after a Tri-Dent and Peru police investigation into heroin sales. Monday afternoon LaSalle Police took Joshua D. Bostic into custody in the 900 block of 8th Street in
Gun Stolen During Vehicle Burglary Spree
STREATOR – A firearm and three purses have been stolen in the last 72 hours in a rash of vehicle burglaries in southern LaSalle County. The Streator Police Department reports that since Saturday seven vehicles had been
IVCC Donates Supplies to Foster Children
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College support staff recently completed a “Sweet Cases” service project with a decorating party and potluck. Each year employees contribute to a charitable cause. Money was raised to purchase 26 duffle bags
Rise in Overdoses Concerns Streator Emergency Services
STREATOR – A rise in the number of overdoses from opioids have officials in Streator worried and they are asking for help in battling the crisis. In a joint release from the Streator Police and Streator Fire
Peru Residents Under Boil Order
PERU – A series of water main breaks has caused portions of Peru to be under a boil order until further notice. According to officials, areas south of US Route 6 have been affected. They ask that
Ottawa Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
OTTAWA – A 25-year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after Ottawa Police Detectives concluded an investigation into child pornography being traded on the internet. According to the Ottawa Police Department, Aaron J. Morency was
Spring Valley Teen Charged for Making Threatening Statement in School
SPRING VALLEY – A Hall High School Student has been charged with making a threatening statement. Spring Valley Police were called to the school yesterday to investigate an incident where a 15-year old allegedly made a statement
Open House Marks Anniversary of Deadly Tornado
OTTAWA/NAPLATE IL – Today marks one year since a deadly EF-3 tornado struck Ottawa and Naplate causing wide-spread damage. An open house is being held this evening at Naplate Village Hall. Residents will remember the night of
Ottawa Man Arrested on Robbery; Drug Charges
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man was arrested on drug charges after an investigation into an alleged robbery of a cell phone. On February 14th according to the Ottawa Police Department a woman in the 200 block of
Neighbor Stops Kendall County Stabbing With Rifle
OSWEGO – One person is being hospitalized and another person is in custody after a stabbing that was stopped when a witness retrieved a firearm to chase off the suspect. According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office