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SHERIDAN – A Newark woman has been identified as the victim after a two vehicle collision involving a semi-tractor trailer and a car Monday. In a release by LaSalle County Coroner William Wujek, 40-year-old Jaime J. Tuttle was killed in the crash on Illinois Route 71 four miles east of

PRINCETON – A famous Abraham Lincoln portrait that will be displayed at the Bureau County Courthouse will be unveiled in a ceremony on Monday. The high quality reproduction of the beardless Lincoln photograph was made possible by donations from the Illinois Judges Association and the

PERU – Peru City Council members discussed snow plowing with the onslaught of winter weather at Tuesday night’s regular city council meeting. Council members stated that information regarding the Street Department’s snow plow procedures is listed on the city’s website. In light of

MENDOTA – A two vehicle crash in Mendota Tuesday night left an SUV on its side but thankfully nobody was injured.    According to Mendota Police around 7:30 p.m. they were called to the intersection of 5th Avenue and 8th Street where an SUV traveling south had collided with a sedan going

SHERIDAN – One person has died after a two vehicle collision involving a semi-tractor trailer and a car Monday.  According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Illinois Route 71 four miles east of Sheridan before 8 p.m. for the crash. Newark and Sheridan

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Fire and Police Departments along with EMS were called to a two vehicle collision on Monday. The vehicles were heavily damaged with airbags deployed after the collision on Illinois Route 89 near Joseph Ruva drive around 7 a.m. According to authorities, crews

LASALLE – A fire on the 1500 block of North Joliet Street in LaSalle significantly damaged a home on Monday. Just after 12:30 p.m. multiple are fire departments were called to the scene. No injuries were reported. No residents were home at the time, but according to the occupant 4 cats and

LASALLE – The Illinois Valley food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Distribution will be held this coming Saturday. Volunteers will be packing food for around 600 families who need food assistance. Deliveries will begin on Monday the 19th. If you are in need and wish to register and live in the area,

CHICAGO – O’Hare Airport was listed as the third busiest airport during Thanksgiving, according to the Hopper and Insure My Trip. Research teams revealed the busiest days to depart and return from holiday festivities being Wednesday, November 21st and returning on Sunday, November

OTTAWA – LaSalle County is offering a free electronic recycling event on Saturday. Most electronics are included, but to find more information on what specific items are not acceptable, contact the LaSalle County Environmental Services and Land Use Department. The event will be held at the