New Chief Nursing Officer at IVCH
PERU – Robert Fortney is the new chief nursing officer at Illinois Valley Community Hospital. The new CNO came to IVCH from Arlington Heights, where he had been a vice president and service line executive for Northwest
Deer Harvest Down in Area
The number of deer harvested by hunters declined locally this past season, though statewide deer harvest numbers are up. Statewide, 147,000 deer were killed in all of the 2017-2018 archery and firearm seasons, three thousand more deer
DeKalb High School on Soft Lock Down Friday Morning
DEKALB – In a notice sent to parents from DeKalb High School this morning, Principal James Horne advised of a situation involving a student with a possible weapon. It was reported that at 7:40 Friday morning a
Sharing of Law Enforcement Resources Proposed
LASALLE – In a move the organizers stated as unprecedented, the Mayors and Police Chiefs of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Spring Valley announced yesterday a proposed sharing of law enforcement resources. The possibility of some type of
Area Police Departments Explore Cooperation
LASALLE – In a press conference Thursday area police departments announced that they are exploring the potential to combine resources in an effort reduce costs and provide greater services to residents. The four cities, LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby
Tri-Dent Arrests Mendota Woman on Heroin Charge
MENDOTA – An investigation into alleged heroin activity in Mendota has led to a 49 year-old woman being arrested on a warrant obtained by the LaSalle County States Attorneys’ Office. According to Tri-Dent, Samantha E. Sprowls of
Streator Certifies Firefighters as Investigators
STREATOR – After classroom instruction this month the Streator Fire Department announces fourteen firefighters have completed training to become certified fire investigators. In a release by the department, the training included hands on investigations, documentation, burn patterns
Ottawa Man Arrested For Heroin
OTTAWA – A 24 year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after police say he sold heroin. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 24 year-old Danzell C. Kornegay allegedly sold less than one gram last
Matthiessen Park Damaged; DNR Seek Public’s Help
UTICA – Last weekend a building and a number of signs were defaced at a state park and in the community of Utica and the DNR are seeking the public’s help in locating those responsible. According to
Early Wednesday Garage Fire on Bloomington Street
STREATOR – An early Wednesday morning garage fire in the 1500 block of North Bloomington Street was extinguished with no injuries. According to the Streator Fire Department the structure was heavily damaged. The department was on scene