OGLESBY – With heavy rains over the last few days in LaSalle and Livingston Counties many recreational areas are being flooded along the Vermilion River. The Lower Dells at Matthiessen State Park were closed on Monday, as was the Oglesby Boat Launch due to the rising water. The
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PERU – The Peru Police Department announced the plans for parking restrictions for the upcoming fireworks display on July 3rd. A number of streets will have parking restrictions beginning at 5 PM and Water Street will be closed to non-emergency traffic starting at 7:30 PM. The restrictions
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OTTAWA – LaSalle County’s COVID-19 case and death average continues to trend low, with numbers comparable to this time last year. On Friday, the LaSalle County Health Department reported 12 coronavirus cases, with zero deaths in their weekly update. According to Studstill
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SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment rates sunk during the month of May according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County’s rates dropped by a percentage point, although still the highest locally at 5.4%. Putnam and Bureau County rates have also seen a
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STREATOR – A burglary to a tavern in Streator reportedly occurred on Sunday. According to the Streator Police Department, on Sunday morning, someone allegedly entered the tavern located in the 800 block of East Main Street, stealing items and money.
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NORTH UTICA – Due to recent heavy rains, the Illinois River is projected to rise causing some flooding around Starved Rock State Park. Officials Sunday closed the main parking lot by the visitor center, the boat ramp area, and the picnic area along the river. Visitors are asked to
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PRINCETON – Three people suffered life-threatening injuries after a single vehicle crash in Bureau County on Friday. The Illinois State Police say an SUV pulling a trailer around 1 PM was traveling eastbound on I-80 west of Princeton when another vehicle allegedly drifted into their lane
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BLOOMINGTON – Heavy rains Friday stranded motorists and washed away parts of an interstate in McLean County. Authorities say a portion of I-55 is closed indefinitely until the road is repaired and the bridges are inspected. The Mount Hope and Funks Grove Fire Protection District said
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PRINCETON – The Bureau County Emergency Management Association donated 100 flood cleanup kits to Henry County Office of Emergency Management, for the Village of Bradford in Stark County after torrential rainfall Thursday night. According to the National Weather Service, the
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MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 and a half years for murder in the death of George Floyd. Minnesota laws will mean he will have to serve a minimum of 15 years. This came after Judge Peter Cahill denied a defense request for a new trial.
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