Local Headlines

LASALLE – A Chicago women was charged with forgery after allegedly attempting to use counterfeit money in LaSalle on Monday. According to LaSalle detective Lt. Mike Smudzinski, they were called to a local business for a report of a woman attempting to use a counterfeit hundred dollar bill.

DIXON – The village of Compton confirmed they received permission to begin building a new water tower. According to Compton Board of Trustees member Steve Gilmore, the village was waiting for confirmation from the zoning board to allow the new water tower at the corner of Main and 4th

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump addressed the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th convention in New Orleans on Monday. As previously reported by the Associated Press, President Donald Trump is seeking to assure farmers that they will still be able to get the help they need if

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s Fire Department is looking for more volunteers. In a city council meeting on Monday, Alderman Pellegrini addressed Chief Bogatitus’ concerns of lack of day time volunteers. According to Chief Bogatitus, the number of fire calls are increasing year

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Youth Roller Hockey League starts Wednesday. Coack Mike Petrone says no experience is required for the 10-week league opened to boys and girls, ages seven through sixteen. The league will be held at the Paramount Skating Rink in Ottawa. Door will open at 5:30 p.m. for

SPRING VALLEY – A sewage pump in Spring Valley used to process and move waste fluids with high solids content is causing issues for the water treatment plant. In a city council meeting on Monday, City Engineer Mike Richetta addressed the on going sludge pump issue, that was discovered in

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health department is urging women 21 and older to be screened for cervical cancer. In recognition of cervical cancer awareness month, the health departments goal is to eradicate cervical cancer in Illinois by women taking charge and getting screened.The LaSalle

MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police report on Monday night around 9:30 p.m. that there was an incident where several shots were fired in the city.   They say that it took place in the 1000 block of Orange Ave and that the event was reportedly isolated.   The investigation is ongoing and

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Democrat J.B. Pritzker took the oath as Illinois governor, giving Democrats nearly unprecedented power at the Statehouse after four years of divided government only worsened the economic woes of a state, billions of dollars in debt. The 53-year-old heir to the Hyatt

LASALLE – Farmers are experiencing the effects of the government shutdown, through vital departments like the USDA. According to LaSalle County’s Farm Bureau President David Isermann, various loan and compensations programs for farmers are now inaccessible. Isermann says specialty