Multiple fire departments called to Hennepin Wednesday
HENNEPIN – First responders were called to the scene of an incident that required mutual aid on Wednesday morning in Putnam County. A box alarm was dispatched around 6 am for a fire located at Marquis Energy
Should off-highway vehicles be allowed in LaSalle? Council continues debate
LASALLE – City officials are still mulling over the debate on whether to allow “off-highway” vehicles in LaSalle. Discussion continued between alderman, residents, and Police Chief Mike Smudzinski on the issue to allow residents to ride
Fourth of July Fireworks planned in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Fourth of July fireworks are back this year in Ottawa. Mayor Dan Aussem approved an agreement with Central States Fireworks on Tuesday for the independence day festivities downtown. The city is partnering with Ottawa
Motorcycle Awareness Month: Start seeing motorcycles
UNDATED – May is motorcycle awareness month and area cities across LaSalle County made proclamations to recognize its significance. As the weather gets warmer, more motorcycles will be seen on roadways, requiring all motorists to
Fire damages business in rural Mendota
MENDOTA – An early morning fire Wednesday damaged a business in rural Mendota. Around 2 AM the Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called to the 400 block of North 3973rd Road for a maintenance shop