Marseilles Elementary therapy dog makes progress
MARSEILLES – The therapy dog that was donated to the Marseilles Elementary School District is progressing well with her training. Sunni, a female Goldendoodle that was given to the district by the United Way of Eastern LaSalle
Illinois Senate confirms Ann McCabe as ICC Commissioner
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ann McCabe as Commissioner of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Governor JB Pritzker appointed McCabe to a five-year term. McCabe previously served on the Commission from 2012
Peru Police Department introduces Offender Watch Program to community
PERU – Peru’s Police Department is introducing a new community program to the city. Police Chief Sarah Raymond and Community Service Officer Blake Frund presented The Offender Watch
Tonica Volunteer Fire Department receives over $18,000 for new small equipment
TONICA – The Tonica Volunteer Fire Department received grant money from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. The grant money is used to purchase small equipment. Tonica received $18,500 and will use the funds to purchase 20
LaSalle County Board passes formal support of farming
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Board passed a resolution in support of agriculture in the county. On Monday, LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann spoke to the board in favor of the resolution presented
8 dead, 7 missing after suspected smuggler boat crash off San Diego Coast
Authorities said that least eight people are dead and a search for at least seven victims was underway Sunday after a suspected human smuggling operation ended after two boats crashed off the San Diego coast late Saturday
Authorities seek help in solving Woodford County vehicle burglaries
MINONK – The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a number of vehicle burglaries that have been reported over the last week. They are asking residents, especially those in and around Minonk, to check video surveillance
Some good deeds are not always a good idea
HANOVER, ONTARIO — A man who was recently inspired by “Random Acts of Kindness Day” tried to brighten the day of people throughout the community by passing out boxes of chocolates. He tried to give a box to
3 women missing for 2 weeks after traveling from Texas to Mexico
Authorities confirm that three women have been missing for two weeks after traveling from Texas to Mexico for a shopping trip. According to missing person posters posted by the Local Commission for the Search of Persons in
Top family spring break destinations
Now that we have sprung forward with Daylight Savings Time, it’s time to start thinking about spring break! Where will the family go this year? Miami Beach, Florida Chicago, Illinois Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Orlando, Florida Cooperstown,