Mill race site cleanup in Ottawa will being this fall

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa authorized an access and remediation agreement with utility companies to clean up a former industrial site. At Tuesday night’s council meetin a resolution was passed to move forward with agreements to

Joliet man’s body found in Des Plaines River

  JOLIET – A Joliet man’s body was found in a river in Will County on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, 33-year-old Aikeem L. Kimble’s body was found just after 8 a.m. in the Des

IDOT: non emergency roadwork suspended for 4th

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced say lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen where possible for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. In LaSalle County, lane reductions will continue on

Illinois State Police urges safe travel this holiday period

PONTIAC  –Illinois State Police District 6 is reminding motorists to drive sober or designate a sober driver while celebrating the July 4th holiday. Driving Under the Influence remains the number one cause of fatal crashes during Independence

Firework safety tips from Streator’s Fire Department

STREATOR – Our nation’s birthday is just days away and while many are already celebrating with fireworks, now is the time to be thinking about safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks start more than

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Newark

NEWARK – A Warrenville man was killed in a crash in Kendall County on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, they were called to the intersection IL Route 71 and Ottawa Road just after 3 p.m.

City of Peru’s firework schedule

  All events are on Water Street and start at 5:00 PM Peru Parks and Recreation will have a family fun area with 5 bounce houses with attendants. The area is located on the grassy hill on