National Cell Phone Alerts Wednesday
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the FCC will conduct a test on cellphones, Wednesday. The test will allow federal officials to send text messages to all cellular phones. It will be the first test
Man Faces Multiple Charges for Hit and Run Accident
STREATOR – A Streator man faces multiple charges including a hit and run, Sunday in Streator. The Streator Police were originally called for a hit and run accident Sunday night, when they learned 18-year-old Levi J
Leland Man Killed in Rural LaSalle County Crash
SHERIDAN – A Leland man has died after a single vehicle crash Friday West of Sheridan. In a release by the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office, they identified the driver as 47-year-old Rick L. Fuller. Fuller was behind
New Contracts for IVCC Employees
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board ratified new contracts with full-time faculty and service employees and pay increases for employees not affected by a labor agreement. The three-year contract with the American Federation of Teachers
Starved Rock Attendance Down
OGLESBY – Nearly 900,000 people were in attendance at Starved Rock State Park this summer, according to officials. In comparison to last year, attendance this summer comes in around 200,000 people less. According to Starved Rock Coordinator
Mendota Railroad Crossing Closing For Repairs
MENDOTA – The US 34-BNFS Railroad in Mendota will be closed Monday, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The US 34 Railroad will be closed for approximately five days to allow the BNSF Railway Company
Wheelchair Bound Winnebago County Man Dies After Falling Into Water Under I-39
CHERRY VALLEY – A 25-year-old man has died after the motorized wheelchair he was in overturned into water underneath I-39 near Cherry Valley Thursday night. According to Winnebago County Coroner Angel Torres was found on his side