Third bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that another crow from LaSalle County tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird was collected and tested on September 9th in Streator. Mosquitoes in Ottawa tested positive
Park officials warn hot weather not good for pets
UTICA – Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park officials are warning visitors over the next few days that hot weather is not kind to dogs. They ask that you refrain from bringing pets to the park,
Man killed in Bureau County wreck identified
PRINCETON – The Princeton man who died Thursday in a rollover crash has been identified. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office they were called to US Route 6 two miles east of Princeton around 8 PM
Sports fans raise millions for Illinois schools
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Sports Team License Plates have raised millions for Illinois Public Schools. Secretary of State Jesse White announced last week that over 71,000 plates raised for $13 million statewide. Each plate sale and renewal
Three arrested on cocaine charges by Tri-DENT
OTTAWA – Three area men are facing cocaine charges after an investigation into alleged cocaine sales in LaSalle and Livingston County. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday arrested 39-year-old