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LAMOILLE – A 29-year-old man from LaMoille was killed Friday morning in a rural single vehicle crash.  According to Bureau County Coroner Janice Wamhoff, Charles Rowe was pronounced dead at the scene east of LaMoille on US Route 34.  The cause of the crash is still under investigation. 

OGLESBY – The latest in agriculture technology was provided to students at Illinois Valley Community College thanks to a donation from a Bureau County company. Climate Fieldview and Nutrien donated $3,500 in precision ag equipment, including an Apple iPad, wiring harness, and Climate

SPRING VALLEY – Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with a burglary on the 100 block of St. Paul Street in Spring Valley. Terrence M. Daniels, 19, and James D. Woodfolk, 20, of Peoria were charged on Thursday after an investigation and are believed to be responsible for 7

OTTAWA – Some businesses in Ottawa will be allowed to deliver alcohol. Mayor Dan Aussem says he was approached by a few businesses asking whether they’re allowed to deliver alcohol with a food order. Moving forward, those with a Class C Package Liquor License will be allowed to

  STREATOR – Illinois American Water partnered with farmers last year to apply more than 29,000 dry tons of residuals and biosolids, recycling them rather than sending them to a landfill. According to the water utility, the residual biosolids from Streator, Peoria, Granite City,

SPRINGFIELD – A fifth Illinois resident has tested positive for COVID-19. According to The Illinois Department of Public Health, The fifth individual is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O’Hare Airport earlier this month after traveling to Italy. The individual

SPRINGFIELD – A fifth Illinois resident has tested positive for COVID-19. According to The Illinois Department of Public Health, The fifth individual is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O’Hare Airport earlier this month after traveling to Italy. The individual

DIXON – A Sterling man was arrested Tuesday after a reported foot chase in Dixon while carrying around 1/2 pound of purported cocaine. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, they located 33-year-old Christopher Cornell at a gas station around 2:20 AM. Cornell allegedly

OGLESBY – A search warrant at a residence on Wednesday in Oglesby led to the arrest of a man on Child Pornography charges. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office said that around 7:20 AM they took 58-year-old Robert. A. Faletti into custody. He was charged with two counts of Possession

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa is taking action to reduce the number of gambling businesses within its limits. Council passed a change to their code, limiting the number of gaming cafes to nine, eventually. Mayor Dan Aussem says existing businesses with gaming licenses are grandfathered in,