Fight; Robbery Inside DeKalb County Jail
SYCAMORE – Four inmates at the DeKalb County Jail were charged with robbery and aggravated battery, Thursday. According to DeKalb County Sheriff’s, on Sunday an inmate was battered and robbed by four others, allegedly taking belongings from
Ottawa Woman Arrested After Tri-Dent Crack Raid
OTTAWA – A search warrant in Ottawa discovered purported drugs and an Ottawa woman is in jail following a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team raid on Wednesday. In a release, Tri-Dent says they began an investigation involving
IVCC President Gets Contract Extended
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Board on Thursday approved giving the school president another year in charge. An extension was added to the contracts of President Jerry Corcoran, Vice President for Business Services and Finance
IVCC Ag Program Gains Tractor
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s agriculture program has gained a new piece of equipment thanks to a corporate donation. Ag coordinator Willard Mott took delivery of a new Case IH Magnum 340 tractor through a Case
LaSalle County Health Department begins bird collection to test for West Nile Virus
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is collecting birds to look for West Nile Virus. Crows, Blue Jays and Robins will be collected. According to the health department, over the past seventeen years, West Nile virus activity
Details on Ottawa’s 2019 curb replacement project
OTTAWA – As his last duty of Commissioner for Streets and Public Improvements, James J. Less approved to advertise bids for the 2019 curb replacement project. Main areas that will undergo concrete work are East Stevenson Road, the Turnberry
LaSalle County Board Approves Amended Barge Terminal Lease
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board approved an amended lease with Midwest Barge Terminal to operate on riverfront property on Thursday’s meeting. After a 75% majority vote was not reached to approve the lease during last month’s board
No injuries in train versus truck accident
OTTAWA – No injuries were reported in a train versus semi truck accident in Ottawa, Thursday. According to the truck driver, he reportedly was traveling on Boyce Memorial Drive, focused on watching out for a train on
Inspections will close Sandy Ford Bridge
STREATOR – The Sandy Ford Bridge in LaSalle County will be closed from Monday, May 13th – Thursday May 16th for inspections. A detour will not be posted. Digital sign boards indicate the hours of the
Mountain Lion Spotted in Des Moines
DES MOINES – Police in Iowa are investigating what apparently was a mountain lion within the city limits of Des Moines. Wednesday night security footage from a homeowners backyard caught the large cat pacing around the back