Police Close Massage Business in Peru
PERU – The license of a Peru massage business has been revoked. Chief Doug Bernabei stated authorities entered the premises in the 3800 block of Progress Boulevard and notified the owner of alleged violations. The business, known
Windows Broken During Vandalism Spree
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department is investigating a number of vehicles and a business damaged by a small pellet gun over the weekend. Starting late Friday, reports began coming in of four vehicles and one business
Rivers Recede but Flood Warning Continues
MARSEILLES – The mandatory evacuation for Marseilles was lifted Thursday however the Illinois River is still running 10-15 feet above normal, so residents were cautioned they could be asked to leave again with short notice. Ottawa High
Mendota Police Chief Announces Retirement
MENDOTA – The long time Chief of the Mendota Police Department announced he will be retiring. Chief Thomas L. Smith is ending his 21 year career as head of the force in February of 2019. The 1969
Earlville Student Taken Into Custody After Threat
EARLVILLE – The Earlville Police Department were called to Earlville School before dismissal on Wednesday for a student making a threat against another student and the school. Around 2:30 PM according to Principal Jenette Fruit administration learned
Viral Post No Cause For Alarm At Streator High
STREATOR – A shared post on social media that claims to threaten violence at a location named “SHS” has been determined to be unrelated to Streator High School. According to Superintendent Matt Seaton, they were made aware
Amboy Junior High Investigates Student Threat
AMBOY – An investigation involving law enforcement into a student making a threat against Amboy Junior High went late into the evening Wednesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Jeff Thake. The situation was addressed in a release put
River Flooding Continues, But may fall short of Predictions
LASALLE COUNTY – A flood warning continues for Area Rivers, However officials are optimistic that the flooding won’t reach earlier predicted record levels. The Illinois River at LaSalle is now expected to crest near 31.7 feet by
Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding
OTTAWA – The recent rains have caused some area roadways to be closed due to the high water. Green and Champlain Streets in Ottawa were flooded with water from the Fox River, while the Illinois River has
Preparations Underway For Potential Record Flood
OTTAWA – Preparations are under way for a potential record flood with voluntary evacuations being issued in Utica and Marseilles. The Utica Village Board meet Tuesday night and declared a local emergency granting emergency powers to