Police Seek Answers From Public in Bradley Homicide
SPRING VALLEY – In a joint press conference Monday afternoon officials were asking the public for tips on the disappearance and whereabouts of a teenager found dead of an apparent homicide. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle stated
Early Sunday Fire Claims Life of Marseilles Woman
MARSEILLES – A Marseilles woman has died after a house fire early Sunday morning. The Marseilles Fire Department were called to a fully involved house fire in the 400 block of North Street around 3 AM Sunday.
Tri-Dent investigate Heroin Sales in Marseilles; Arrest One
MARSEILLES – A Marseilles woman is being held on $500,000 bond at the LaSalle County Jail after being arrested on heroin charges early Friday morning. According to the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, 20 year-old Shannon M.
Area Unemployment Lowest Since 2006
OTTAWA – Area unemployment rates were down to close out 2017 according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security to lowest rates since 2006. Livingston County remains the lowest with just 4.0%, followed by Putnam at 4.7%.
Missing Spring Valley Teen Found Dead
SPRING VALLEY – A teen who had been reported missing since January 23rd has been found dead south of Granville. On Saturday afternoon the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a body found in a ditch.
Streator Man Arrested Thursday on Heroin Charge
STREATOR – A Tri-Dent investigation led to the arrest of Streator man for Heroin. In a release by the Tri- County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, 30 year-old Leodis Jordan III was arrested for two counts of unlawful
Body Discovered South of Granville
GRANVILLE – A body was found Saturday afternoon south of Granville according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Around 1 PM the coroner was called and an investigation began at the location along County Highway 805 North.
Dental Clinics Return to IVCC
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting Program is once again offering dental clinics to IVCC students, staff and the community. Screening days are Friday, Feb. 2 and 9 from 8 a.m. to noon and patients
IVCC Foundation scholarship application deadline Feb. 8
OGLESBY – Current Illinois Valley Community College students, high school seniors and any individuals planning to enroll at the college in fall 2018 have until Feb. 8 to apply for more than 160 IVCC Foundation scholarships. The
Driver Dead After Rock Falls Police Officer Shooting
ROCK FALLS – One person is dead after being shot by a police officer during a vehicle pursuit in Rock Falls. According to the Rock Falls Police Department, before 8 PM on Friday an officer attempted to