Grand Bear Remains Open After Fire; Plans to Rebuild
UTICA – In a statement released on their website, the Grand Bear Resort announced they will remain open for lodging while they rebuild from the January 2nd fire that damaged the indoor waterpark. They are offering full
Streator Police Investigating Hit & Runs
STREATOR- The Streator Police need the public’s help in to two separate hit and run incidents. They are seeking help in identifying these vehicles and their owners. Anyone having information, please contact the Streator Police Department at
Name Released in Fatal Grundy County Interstate Wreck
MORRIS – The Grundy County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the woman killed in a Friday afternoon accident on I-80. A woman from Bradley, 27 year-old Angela Dominquez was pronounced dead at the scene. State
Park Survey to be Conducted in Streator
STREATOR – A random sampling of Streator residents taken online via a mailed postcard invitation will be used to help guide the community leaders in how best to use open space and parks. The Streator City Council
Car Hauler Fire Causes Mess on I-80
SPRING VALLEY – A semi tractor trailer hauling cars caused backups and a slippery mess along interstate 80 Thursday morning after it caught fire. Around 6 AM Spring Valley, Ladd, Cherry and Peru fire departments responded to
I-39 Accident injures 2
Slick roads are blamed for a car and semi truck crash this morning. According to Illinois State Police, around 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, 28 year old Imran Y. Umar, of Chicago, was driving his 2018 Subaru Legacy
Man Indicted Tuesday For Thanksgiving High Speed Chase
MENDOTA – A Rockford man who led police on a chase exceeding 100 mph on Thanksgiving morning was indicted Tuesday for aggravated fleeing and eluding. A Mendota officer attempted to stop a reckless driver on I-39 who
IVCH Consolidating Walk-in Clinic Services
PERU- Illinois Valley Community Hospital is consolidating its walk-in clinic services. Beginning January 8, the IVCH CareToday walk-in clinic located next to the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru will more than double the number of hours it
Fire near Grand Bear Lodge
UTICA – A fire in the early morning hours Tuesday damaged the waterpark area of Grand Bear Lodge in Utica. Multiple agencies responded to the scene after 5 AM when flames were seen through the roof. The
Marseilles Mayor Dies at age 78
MARSEILLES – Mayor James Trager, who served from 2007-11 and again from 2015 to present in office as the Mayor of Marseilles has died. In a New Years Day statement from the city it was announced that