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LASALLE – A 25-year-old LaSalle man is behind bars after a Tri-Dent and Peru police investigation into heroin sales. Monday afternoon LaSalle Police took Joshua D. Bostic into custody in the 900 block of 8th Street in LaSalle according to a press release from Tri-Dent. During the arrest,

STREATOR – A firearm and three purses have been stolen in the last 72 hours in a rash of vehicle burglaries in southern LaSalle County.   The Streator Police Department reports that since Saturday seven vehicles had been broken into, with windows broken to gain entry.    In the 300

STREATOR – A city in LaSalle County saw the most precipitation in the state in what was the wettest February on record in Illinois.  Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel says statewide precipitation was 5 inches last month, which is nearly 3 inches above normal. Streator had the highest

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College support staff recently completed a “Sweet Cases” service project with a decorating party and potluck. Each year employees contribute to a charitable cause. Money was raised to purchase 26 duffle bags and supplies for each including a teddy

STREATOR – A rise in the number of overdoses from opioids have officials in Streator worried and they are asking for help in battling the crisis. In a joint release from the Streator Police and Streator Fire Department they are urging the public to check on those suffering from

PERU – A series of water main breaks has caused portions of Peru to be under a boil order until further notice. According to officials, areas south of US Route 6 have been affected. They ask that any resident with low or no water pressure to boil before use as a precaution. Resident

OTTAWA – A 25-year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after Ottawa Police Detectives concluded an investigation into child pornography being traded on the internet. According to the Ottawa Police Department, Aaron J. Morency was charged with possession and distribution of child

SPRING VALLEY – A Hall High School Student has been charged with making a threatening statement.  Spring Valley Police were called to the school yesterday to investigate an incident where a 15-year old allegedly made a statement in class regarding committing an act of violence at the

OTTAWA/NAPLATE IL – Today marks one year since a deadly EF-3 tornado struck Ottawa and Naplate causing wide-spread damage. An open house is being held this evening at Naplate Village Hall. Residents will remember the night of the storm and the progress made in rebuilding, those who died, along