EARLVILLE- A barn was destroyed after a 4th of July night fire in rural Earlville. Around 10 PM the Earlville Fire Department was called to the 900 block of North 45th Road and upon arrival found the barn fully engulfed. Leland, Mendota and Troy Grove assisted in battling the blaze.
Continue Reading »DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office say that a vehicle allegedly involved in a homicide in South Carolina has been found near Harmon, Illinois. Early Saturday authorities responded to a vehicle fire that they say was taken from the scene of a homicide on June 28th. Authorities
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SPRINGFIELD – New Covid-19 numbers were posted Saturday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the deaths continue their decline. Ten people were reported to have died from the virus in the past 24 hours, and that is the lowest number since seven died back on March 30th.
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OTTAWA – Two new positive cases of Covid-19 were announced on the 4th of July. The LaSalle County Health Department says the cases are both women, one in her 50’s, the other in her 70’s. Five people have since recovered, and so far since the pandemic began, 17 LaSalle
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AMBOY – A Rock Falls man is dead after an accident Thursday involving construction equipment near Amboy. Around 3:15 PM the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton EMS were called to the area of Carter Road north of Todd Road for a rollover involving road construction equipment.
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OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will offer face-to-face, day and evening automotive air conditioning classes starting Monday, July 13. Following CDC guidelines, Automotive Air Conditioning and Heating (ATO 2250) will meet Monday through Thursday. Day class meets 9 a.m. to 12:50
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OSWEGO – The Oswego Police Department has warned individuals that fireworks are a fire hazard after a home nearly caught fire Tuesday. They say a passerby noticed smoke near the side of a home and alerted authorities. After an investigation, it was determined that a bottle rocket from
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OTTAWA – A Registered Nurse (RN) and a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) were two recent recipients of the DAISY and Sunflower Awards offered by OSF HealthCare. Both caregivers were honored with brief ceremonies held this month. Brett Gibson, BSN, RN, of Sheffield, received the
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LAPORTE, INDIANA – A man who is being held in an Indiana jail is facing drug charges in LaSalle County after an investigation by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. Authorities say 33-year-old Bryan H. Wells of Lansing, Illinois, is facing a $1 million dollars bond after an
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LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry, which dozens upon dozens of families rely on in these trying times, has announced they’ll be taking a short, much needed break. They announced that they will not be open July 6th – July 10th to give their hardworking volunteers a much
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