LASALLE – The I&M Canal Boat will be back in action for the season. “The Volunteer”, a mule-pulled 1840’s replica canal boat, will take passengers on a one mile trip up the canal and back. The hour long journey will be available most Fridays – Sunday at 11:30, 1, and 2:30.
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PERU – Commemorative flags made by LaSalle-Peru High School’s Art Department students are flying high around the city of Peru. Fine Arts Teacher Julie Jenkins says three of her outstanding students’ designed commemorative flags with blue, white, and army green colors
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MENDOTA – At the Tuesday night Mendota City Council meeting Police Chief Gregory Kellen announced plans to install solar powered flashing speed limit signs in front of Blackstone School along US Route 34. The lights would be programmed to flash weekdays between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM and
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PERU – Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei says he’s pleased with the city council’s approval of his employment agreement to transition to Lieutenant. At the Peru City Council meeting Alderman voted 7-1 to concur with Mayor Ken Kolowski’s appointment to name Deputy Chief Bob
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SPRING VALLEY – It was a crowded meeting Tuesday night in Spring Valley as residents gathered to give their views on the proposed Community Development Block Grant Project. Connie Buchanan of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments explained the program would provide access
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MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department has added a new member to their patrol, K9 Johnny will be joining the force once he completes state certification. The two-year-old Slovakian German Shepherd is trained in officer protection, searches and narcotics detection. Sgt. Joshua Sarver
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MENDOTA – An ATV vs Motorcycle crash north of Mendota seriously injured both drivers Monday morning. Before 11 AM Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called to an area near the intersection of North 48th Road and Illinois 251 for the collision. Sublette, West Brooklyn,
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COVID – Two COVID-19 deaths and a slight uptick in cases were reported this past week in LaSalle County. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the fatalities were females in their 70s and 80s. The health department also reported 20 positive coronavirus cases this week, eight
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STREATOR – Streator’s Fourth of July Celebration is in full swing and while many enjoy the weeklong events, it’s important to acknowledge those who made it all possible. Randy Dominic, committee member for Streator’s Fourth of July Celebration says it’s all thanks to the
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PERU – The city of Peru is slated to discuss the appointment of a new police chief at their next city council meeting. According to the agenda, a motion is listed to approve Mayor Ken Kolowski’s choice of Deputy Police Chief Bob Pyszka as chief of police, effective on the first of
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