Ottawa sells bond for lift station and water main project
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa approved selling $3.7 million in bonds for their lift station project and an already completed water main replacement. Plans for the lift station include relocating north to 1515 Illinois Avenue, free
No Agreement Reached; Potential Strike for Mendota Teachers
MENDOTA- Talks broke down Tuesday night in Mendota between the teachers union and District 289 officials, which means a potential strike could still occur. A union spokesperson left the meeting around 8:40 PM and said no
Freedom House in Princeton remembers domestic violence victims this month
PRINCETON – The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Freedom House in Princeton is remembering victims with Silhouettes displayed at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Freedom House is the domestic and sexual violence agency for
Some construction for Peru’s N. Peoria project begins soon
PERU – Construction for Peru’s North Peoria Roadway improvement and roundabout project will begin soon. On Monday night, the city approved a $3.9 million dollar bid from Advanced Asphalt to take on the project, with some of the
City of Streator set to receive highest dollar amount in opioid litigation
STEATOR – The city of Streator is tasked to get the highest amount of money in LaSalle County’s opioid settlement. LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly recently filed a comprehensive 320 page complaint against the manufacturers and
Dixon man arrested for fleeing police, chasing woman with knife
DIXON – A Dixon man is in custody after reportedly chasing a woman with a knife, ending in an alleged pursuit with authorities. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. they
LaSalle County flood damage assessment begins
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency will be conducting assessments for residents that have experienced flood related damages to their properties. From Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. to 3:30p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to