Local Headlines

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

ROCK ISLAND – The Army Corps of Engineers is readying plans to do a major overhaul of the Illinois River transportation system.  The work, beginning in 2019 and going through 2020, will involve closing six of the locks on the Illinois River for major reconstruction.  This construction

STREATOR – Evergreen Place Supportive Living is celebrating a decade helping seniors in Streator this week. They’ll be having a celebration Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. in Streator. They’ll have snacks, drinks and entertainment to thank the community for ten years helping

          UPDATE – GOSSETT IS IN CUSTODY OTTAWA – A Naplate man is in custody after an investigation to a residential burglary in Ottawa.  According to the Ottawa Police Department , on October 11th, the Ottawa Police responded to a reported residential

KENDALL – The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a new phone scam. According to authorities, the scammer claims to be Sgt. Baker with the Jury Duty Division stating they missed Jury Duty. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office does not make calls stating you have

OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College trustees approved a $12.2 million tax levy request for this year, up from the 2017 levy request of $11.7 million. The 4.85% levy increase will not require a public notice or public hearing. IVCC levies taxes in eight counties, including

SUBLETTE – The Sublette Fire Department announced that they have received a donation of $5000 that is to be used for the purchase of a 12-lead EKG Cardiac Monitor. The device will help with the diagnosis of a number of heart conditions, including life threatening arrhythmias and pulmonary

SPRINGFIELD – LaSalle County’s “Vietman Moving Wall” will be honored for the 2018 Governor’s Hometown Awards program. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service will present 23 localities, including LaSalle County, with honors at the

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois American Water is giving homeowners tips to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. According to the utility company, now is the time to safeguard plumbing to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Before frigid weather sets in, they remind you to eliminate