Local Headlines

Former LaSalle County Clerk JoAnn Carretto passes over the weekend

February 25, 2019 Local Headlines

OTTAWA – Former LaSalle County Clerk JoAnn Carretto died Sunday. Carretto worked for LaSalle County for 39 years, running for County Clerk in 2006. Carretto served as County Clerk for 12 years and resigned in December of last year. LaSalle County Clerk Lori Bongartz says, “Carretto

2019 Polar Plunge a Success at Lake Mendota

February 23, 2019 Local Headlines

MENDOTA – The crowd was energetic as over 250 participants braved the icy waters of Lake Mendota to raise money for Special Olympics of Illinois. Teams adorned costumes and jumped in groups into the water, which was around 28 degrees. The weather wasn’t that much better, as the

Body discovered near Fox River

February 23, 2019 Local Headlines

YORKVILLE – A body was discovered near the Fox River, after kayakers came upon what they believed was a dead body in the river. According to Kendall County Sheriffs on Friday after 5 p.m. a deceased individual was allegedly located near the Fox River. Authorities are working with the

Over 100 lbs of Cocaine Found During Traffic Stop on I-55

February 23, 2019 Local Headlines

TOWANDA – Two are in custody after a traffic stop made by the Illinois State Police Thursday led to the discovery of over 100 lbs of purported cocaine. A Trooper from the Statewide Criminal Patrol Team stopped a truck tractor-semi trailer on I-55 near Towanda to conduct a safety inspection.

Peru Library seeking trustee

February 23, 2019 Local Headlines

PERU – Due to a recent trustee move, the Peru Public Library District has a vacant board seat to fill. The library board is seeking someone who loves libraries to assist with advocacy, local partnerships, policy development, and financial management. The board appoints someone to fill the

EPA says air monitors near Willowbrook plant detect cancer-causing chemical

February 22, 2019 Local Headlines

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says air monitors near a suburban Chicago plant recently detected the highest level of a cancer-causing chemical at the facility since the federal government began testing. Media outlets report that the EPA released data Thursday

Lower parking lots and boat ramp closed off at Starved Rock State Park

February 22, 2019 Local Headlines

OGLESBY – Starved Rock State Park officials have announced that the lower parking lots of the Visitor Center and boat ramp area will remain closed throughout the weekend due to flooding and ice. The Overflow Parking Lot will be open. The Lodge, Trailheads Concessions and the Visitor Center

State Sen. Sue Rezin gives reaction to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s budget address

February 21, 2019 Local Headlines

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin gave her reactions to Gov. Prizkers budget address, Wednesday. Sen. Rezin says she’s apprehensive of some of the ideas Gov. Prizker has proposed. Most concerning is the potential for increased taxes. In his budget address to the general assembly,

State Rep. Lance Yednock gives reaction to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s budget address

February 21, 2019 Local Headlines

OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock gave his reactions to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s budget address, Wednesday. Rep. Yednock says digging our state out of the financial mess left by former governors will take tough decisions and work from both parties to find solutions that put middle-class

Officers in Aurora shooting released from hospital

February 21, 2019 Local Headlines

AURORA, Ill. (AP) — Police say all five of the officers who were wounded last week in a deadly shooting at a warehouse in suburban Chicago have been released from the hospital. Media outlets report that four of the officers hurt were released by Sunday, and the fifth was released Thursday. The