Person who allegedly fled traffic stop in custody
LASALLE – A man who allegedly fled a traffic stop and then later was pursued by the Princeton Police is in custody. According to Illinois State Police District 17, the unnamed person is now in custody. His
Gillette’s receive key to Ottawa
OTTAWA – The key to the city of Ottawa was awarded to Don and Betty Gillette at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Comissioner Wayne Eichelkraut says the parade product business owners have become synonymous with music and holiday
City of LaSalle passes zoning ordinance for cannabis matters
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is amending their zoning ordinances to allow growth, manufacturing and dispensing of cannabis. On Monday night, Mayor Jeff Grove said that the passing of the ordinance is to prepare for
Pre-trial Wednesday for Spring Valley man accused of murdering girlfriend
PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend is scheduled for pre-trial on Wednesday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen, charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in the April homicide of 28-year-old Marissa
Body found in Illinois River identified as Wheaton man
LASALLE – The identity of a body found in the Illinois River near Starved Rock State Park has been released. According to the Illinois State Police District 17 and the McLean County Coroner’s Office, 37-year-old Micheal J.
Florida Man pleads guilty to sawing off sawfish saw with a power saw
Late Alderman honored at Monday meeting
MENDOTA – Mendota City Council honored Alderman John Pierson at Monday night’s meeting. After a moment of silence for the alderman, who passed away on Thursday, Mayor David Boelk announced that there would be a mayoral appointment
Mendota to hire additional firefighter
MENDOTA – Mendota Alderman announced at Monday night’s meeting that the city will move forward with hiring a new firefighter. Alderman Bill Hunt explained that he had been working with other aldermen and the Mayor and that