Missing Teen Safe
GRANVILLE – A teen that has been missing since Saturday from Granville has been confirmed found safe by Granville Police. The investigation continues as to her whereabouts, however, no arrests have been made and no other
Rains Cause Flooding Concerns Along Rivers
OTTAWA – Heavy rains have caused the National Weather Service to issue flood warnings along the Illinois and Fox Rivers on Tuesday. In Ottawa the river was 465.4 feet which is two feet above flood stage. Major
State’s Attorney Seeks Maximum Charges For Gun Crimes
The LaSalle County State’s Attorney says that in light of the recent epidemic of gun violence, her office intends to seek maximum charges for those offenses. State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly says that in light of what appears
Tax Season Can Lead to Scams
DIXON – An Illinois Sheriff is warning the public that tax time also means it will be time for scammers to prey on the public. Sheriff John C. Simonton of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that
Streator Man Held on Million Dollar Bond on Cocaine Charge
STREATOR – Saturday morning LaSalle County Deputies arrested a Streator man for alleged delivery of cocaine. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 21 year old Isaiah Houston was taken into custody at his residence in the 300 block
Fishing License Renewal Start March 1st
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding everyone that fishing licenses for 2018 can be renewed starting March 1st. Illinois’ 2018 fishing, hunting, and sportsmen combination licenses will be valid through March 31, 2019.
No Injuries in Late Thursday Fire
STREATOR – No injuries were reported but significant damage occured after a fire late Thursday in the 700 block of South Monroe Street in Streator. According to the Streator Fire Department, a call came in after 11
LaSalle Man Arrested on Cocaine Charges
LASALLE – A LaSalle man is facing felony charges for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance after an early morning cocaine arrest Thursday. According to the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, 24 year old D’Andre R Henderson
Streator Police Warn of Scam
STREATOR- Streator Police say a resident this week reported an attempted scam. Wednesday afternoon, Streator Police were called and told that a resident received a phone call that a family member was arrested and needed a $1,000
Ottawa High School Releases Statement on Threat
OTTAWA – In the release reprinted below, Ottawa Superintendent Michael Cushing explained what action the school took from an apparent threat Thursday. “Dear Parents and Community Members, I want to make you aware of