PERU – A 25-year-old Danville man is still missing, and authorities are hoping anyone with any information comes forward after his vehicle was found in Peru Thursday. Authorities say Jelani J. Day was last seen on August 24th at Illinois State University in a blue button up dress shirt,
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STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that a crow from Streator tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird is the second in the county to test positive after one was found in Ottawa last week. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a common house mosquito,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police this week began installing license plate reading cameras on Chicago area expressways in an effort to help in the investigation of expressway shootings. There have been over 150 shootings reported so far this year. The $12.5 million dollar project will
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MARSEILLES – A man is charged with drug-induced homicide after allegedly selling drugs to a teenager in Marseilles. According to the Marseilles Police Department, 55-year-old Brian K. Mulcahy of Lake Barrington was involved in the death of a 15-year-old male after allegedly delivering
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PERU – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after a vehicle connected to a missing man was found in Peru. According to the Bloomington Police Department and the Peru Police Department, 25-year-old Jelani J. Day has been missing for several days in unexplained
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LASALLE – County unemployment rates reduced during the month of July according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County remains the highest in unemployment locally at 5.8%, but down compared to 6.5% last month. Bureau and Putnam County rates are slightly
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed that a crow from Utica tested positive for West Nile virus. The bird was collected and tested on August 26. Mosquitoes in Ottawa tested positive earlier in the week. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of a common house
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CHICAGO – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is now required for healthcare workers, Pre-K-12 teachers & staff in the state of Illinois. IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced the requirements for individuals in high risk settings. All
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STREATOR – The fill the boot campaign is back in Streator. With boots in hand, Streator Fire Fighters will be on the corner of Main & Park Street collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through Saturday. Residents are encouraged to stop by the Streator Fire
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MORRIS – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday after in Morris. According to the Grundy County Coroner, 27-year-old David T. Strickel of Bonefield was eastbound on Route 6 when he reportedly collided with a van exiting the Department of Motor Vehicle parking lot around 2 PM.
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