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MENDOTA – A man was arrested after making threatening comments at a school in Mendota Monday morning. In a release by the Mendota Police Department they say that 26-year-old Angel Sanchez of Mendota allegedly made comments directed at Northbrook officials and personnel. He was charged

MORRIS – A construction worker is conscious after being extricated from a trench when a dirt wall collapsed, in Morris on Monday. According to the Morris Police Department just after 11 a.m. Morris Fire Protection and EMS were called to the 1900 block of Mountain road for an accident at a

COMPTON-A mid-day fire in Compton destroyed a two story home and filled the small Lee County community with smoke on Monday. Around 11:30 firefighters were called to the 100 block of West Cherry Street for a home fully engulfed in flames. Multiple area departments responded, including Compton,

MORRIS – Two were arrested early Saturday morning along Interstate 80 near Morris for possession of a stolen firearm. In a release by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, they say that after midnight a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for allegedly speeding. During the

LASALLE – A gas leak Monday morning ended the day early for students and staff at L-P High School Superintendent Steven Wrobleski said that after 9:30 a.m. they discovered a problem in the boiler house and as a precaution they dismissed students and staff. A smell was noticeable in parts

GRAND RIDGE – A high speed pursuit early Sunday morning has led to over a dozen charges being filed against a Plainfield man.  According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office they attempted a traffic stop around 5 a.m. about five miles east of Grand Ridge when the driver allegedly

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College’s Diversity Team hosts “Overdose Awareness and Education Presentation” sponsored by Buddy’s Purpose and Dare2Care at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 in Rooms CTC124-125. Buddy’s Purpose is a nonprofit organization dedicated

A school bus driver for the Sandwich School District is facing several child pornography charges. The Kendall County Sheriff’s office says they initiated an investigation based on a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Authorities say based on that

PERU  – Halloween is just around the corner, which means children running around in their costumes knocking on doors hoping for candy. However, unfortunately it can also mean terrible accidents. Safety Strategist Engineer of Chevrolet, and Mother Tricia Morrow says children are more than

PRINCETON – A Princeton High school staff member was arrested on Friday.   According to authorities, the arrest stems from an investigation conducted by the Princeton Police Department in cooperation with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office and Princeton High School