“Damage minimal” after fire at Hennepin plant
HENNEPIN – Damage was said to be minimal after a fire at an ethanol and grain handling facility in north central Illinois. Around 5 AM Wednesday the 7 box alarm incident brought 18 fire departments and
Deceased female found at US Silica
OTTAWA – Authorities are investigating a body found in rural Ottawa on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, they were called to the 1400 block of Illinois Route 71 where a deceased white female was
Florida-man “Tried to Show Off” on a First Date with a High-Speed Chase
If you’re on a first date, it’s safe to say they probably don’t want to go on a high-speed chase from the police. A 22-year-old man in Florida named Taylor Beverly somehow didn’t get that. He had
Guns seized after shots fire investigation in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY -Two weapons were seized after a call Tuesday morning for shots allegedly being fired in Spring Valley, but no injuries were reported. Authorities say around 4 AM they were called to the intersection of Dakota
Seven box alarm blaze in Putnam County
HENNEPIN – An ethanol and grain handling facility in north central Illinois was the scene of a large response by emergency crews after a call for a reported silo fire around 5 AM Wednesday. Authorities say they
State senate compromises on energy plan to save nuclear plants
SPRINGFIELD – Early Wednesday the Illinois Senate passed energy legislation that includes wording that could save the nuclear plants in Byron and Morris if it makes it to the Governor. State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said the