No injuries reported in house fire in LaSalle
LASALLE – No injuries were reported in a structure fire that occurred Thursday afternoon in LaSalle. According to initial reports, multiple agencies were called to Vermilionvue Terrance just after 3 p.m. LaSalle Fire Chief Andy Bacidore
68 new COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 68 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Thursday. Things brings the total number of cases to 10,043. New Cases include: • (5) Males, youth < 13 • (5)
County unemployment rates up for month of December
SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment rates took a slight uptick according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. In LaSalle County unemployment rose in December to 6.3% compared to 5.8% in the previous month. Bureau and Putnam
4,191 new COVID-19 cases, 103 deaths in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,191 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 103 additional deaths on Friday. – Adams County: 1 female 80s – Boone County:
Streator names next Police Chief
STREATOR – The City of Streator has announced their pick for the next Chief of Police, replacing retiring Chief Kurt Pastirik. On Thursday they announced that 51-year-old Robert L. Turner will take over the department. Turner has
Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state
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Pilot Ground Training Course to be held at IVCC
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Office will be offering a 12-week “Private Pilot Ground Training” course on Saturdays starting Feb. 5. The 1 to 3:30 p.m. main campus class (ID: 11) prepares students for