Part-time Mendota Police Officer now serves full-time
MENDOTA – Mendota’s Police Department gained a full time officer this week. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Chief Gregory Kellen was proud to announce that Officer Daniel Hernandez is on the force full-time after almost a
Road in Eden Township closed Wednesday
EDEN TWP – North 2550th Road in Eden Township will be closed for a culvert replacement on Wednesday. The project is located 1/3 mile East of IL Route 251. The work is expected to take three
LaSalle Co. Board Chairman seeks full term
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board Chairman Jim Olson will be running for a full term next year. Olson, formerly the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk, was appointed as chairman in February after Jerry Hicks’ announcement to step down. Olson
Iowa man arrested after attacking dogs with an ax
DECORAH, IA – On Saturday an Iowa man was arrested after allegedly attacking and killing two dogs with an Ax. The Decorah Police Department took 21-year-old Douglas Usgaard into custody and charged him with 2 counts
Crude oil prices spike following attack on Suadi Arabian oil facilities
UNDATED – Motorists can expect some pump price jumps in the coming days and weeks after attacks on two major oil facilities. Over the weekend, Saudi Arabia experienced drone attacks on two oil facilities, including the
Peru PD’s, Car Seat Safety Check, a success over the weekend
PERU – 46 child car seats were inspected at Peru’s Hyvee as part of National Car Seat Safety Week on Saturday. According to the Peru Police Department, only four car seats were found to be installed correctly,
IVCC Still Considered For Call Center
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is still being considered a potential site for Oglesby’s emergency call center. According to IVCC President Jerry Corcoran, a possible location is the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment