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DEKALB – In a notice sent to parents from DeKalb High School this morning, Principal James Horne advised of a situation involving a student with a possible weapon. It was reported that at 7:40 Friday morning a weapon may have been seen on a bus and brought into the school. The school was

LASALLE – In a move the organizers stated as unprecedented, the Mayors and Police Chiefs of LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Spring Valley announced yesterday a proposed sharing of law enforcement resources. The possibility of some type of official coalition was suggested in light of

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Key senators and farm groups are trying to fix a provision in the federal tax overhaul that gave an unexpected tax break to farmers who sell their crops to cooperatives rather than regular companies. Lawmakers say they didn’t intend to give a competitive advantage to

LASALLE – In a press conference Thursday area police departments announced that they are exploring the potential to combine resources in an effort reduce costs and provide greater services to residents. The four cities, LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby and Spring Valley each were present to present

MENDOTA – An investigation into alleged heroin activity in Mendota has led to a 49 year-old woman being arrested on a warrant obtained by the LaSalle County States Attorneys’ Office. According to Tri-Dent, Samantha E. Sprowls of Mendota was charged with a class 2 felony for Unlawful

OTTAWA – A 24 year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after police say he sold heroin. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 24 year-old Danzell C. Kornegay allegedly sold less than one gram last September. He was arrested on Wednesday and charged with felony delivery of a

UTICA – Last weekend a building and a number of signs were defaced at a state park and in the community of Utica and the DNR are seeking the public’s help in locating those responsible. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources last weekend a bathroom building and