Paintball vandalism targeting Christmas lights reported in Peru
PERU – Authorities are looking for a vehicle that may be involved in a series of paintball gun drive-by shootings that were targeting Christmas lights. The Peru Police Department say on Tuesday night they received a number
Suspect in Ottawa assault arrested, victim was stabbed
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man is in custody after an investigation into a stabbing that occurred on Sunday. Ottawa police were called to the 1300 Block of Dakota Drive for a victim who was allegedly stabbed
I-80 Pursuit leads to arrest of Chicago carjacking suspects
LASALLE – Three people are in custody after an early Wednesday morning pursuit on I-80. The Illinois State Police assisted the Chicago Police Department after troopers spotted a vehicle of interest on the Interstate near Utica.
Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford to resign
STREATOR – Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford announced he is resigning from office, effective December 31, citing health and personal reasons. Mayor Lansford has served Streator residents in an elected city office for 16 years. He was