State steps in to fund flood cleanup at Starved Rock
OGLESBY – Debris cleanup at Starved Rock will begin within the next few weeks, weather permitting. After recent flooding, piles of tree branches, trunks, oil dumpsters and channel buoys infiltrated the banks of the Illinois River at
Ottawa transitions to fob security
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa is in the process of upgrading their security system. According to Mayor Dan Aussem, the city has already installed fob security at their police and fire stations, now they’re extending those
Yednock senior protection measure passes general assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, that will protect seniors from fraudulent scams and door-to-door contracts is making its way to the governor for approval. “Seniors across Illinois are targets for scams
Spring Valley Man Charged With Murder in Womans Death
SPRING VALLEY – The man who had allegedly fled to Wisconsin after a woman was found dead in Spring Valley has been charged with first degree murder. Bureau County Court records say 37-year-old Eddie Lee Mentgen was
Grand Ridge Police Warn of Phone Scam
GRAND RIDGE – The Grand Ridge Police Department is warning residents of another scam where a caller claims to be a member of their department. They received a complaint about someone who called claiming that the victims
Grundy County Woman Stabbed; Fires Gun in Defense
MORRIS – A woman was stabbed in the abdomen by two assailants whom she got to flee by firing upon them with a gun. Morris Police say late Monday just before midnight they were called to the
Electric Patrol Bike Donated To Mendota Police Department
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department will be gaining a new mode of transportation to use during warmer months – an electric bike. The heavy duty bike was purchased with funds donated by First State Bank. The
No Injuries After Shooting Incident in Ogle County
ROCHELLE – A woman is in custody after police were called for a reports of shots being fired in Ogle County on Sunday. The Rochelle Police Department say they were called early Sunday morning after a witness