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  OTTAWA – A man authorities described as homeless is facing multiple charges after an alleged attempted robbery of a gas station and a vehicle theft in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police Department say they were called around 1:15 AM last Saturday to a gas station in the 1500 block of Columbus

JOLIET – The driver of a tractor trailer carrying cattle was seriously injured in a crash on I-80 near Joliet that caused over a dozen cows to spill onto the interstate. The Illinois State Police say the three vehicle crash eastbound around 3:40 PM Tuesday killed four cows and tied up

The Department of Justice announced that it would consider an appeal of the recent ruling that voided the federal mask mandate on public transit, if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deems it necessary.  The Justice Department said in a statement Tuesday: “The Department of

PERU – The Illinois Valley Flute Ensemble will present “A Kaleidoscope of Color” concert on Saturday at 7 PM in Peru. Free will offerings will be accepted for the event at the Zion United Church for Christ. The money raised will be going to a flute scholarship fund to assist

MALTA – A motorcyclist was killed after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County Tuesday afternoon.  The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 5 PM they were called to the intersection of South Malta Road and University Road for the collision between an eastbound motorcycle and

  UNDATED – Gas prices continue to fall week by week, but the American Automobile Association says that could change for our nation as demand ticks up and the global price of oil increases. Locally, area county gas prices have dipped 5 cents or more since last week, with LaSalle being

LASALLE – Sewer repairs and construction will close a portion of a LaSalle street. The City of LaSalle noted that the center of the 800 block of First Street will remain closed Tuesday. There will be plenty of parking for area businesses, however, those traveling First Street should use

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an internet fueled trend of using a toy gun capable of launching projectiles to potentially cause harm to people. The Tik-Tok ‘Orbeez Challenge’ involves filming the reaction of people who are

MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department on social media have urged residents to slow down in neighborhoods. They say they have received numerous complaints of speeding in the community. The speed limit in Mendota, unless otherwise marked, is 30 mph.