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SPRING VALLEY – Libraries across LaSalle, Putnam and Grundy County are taking in food donations in exchange for library fines. This is the ninth year area libraries have cooperated benefiting food pantries and forgiving fines through the annual Food for Fines programs. The libraries will

OTTAWA – The Wallace Fire Protection District received a federal grant of over $77,000 to finance personal protective equipment. The award was given through the US Fire Administration Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. According to

LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is hoping to improve the sidewalks children take to school. Economic Development Director Katherine Toraason says the Illinois Safe Routes to School Grant, provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation, will help fund repair of damaged sidewalks within

UTICA – A vehicle pursuit Saturday night that began in Marshall County sent the suspect to a Peoria hospital after a crash near Utica. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say that 45-year-old Phillip D. Hull of Rapid City, South Dakota allegedly fled deputies in Marshall County and

STREATOR – The Opioid Use Disorder Action Team of Live Well Streator is hosting a drive-thru event to dispose of unwanted medication on Saturday. As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Live Well Streator is giving residents the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted or

CHICAGO – State gas prices have gone down 3 cents per gallon compared to last month according to the American Automobile Association.  Local gas prices for LaSalle County have seen an increase of just 2 cents, while Bureau County is up by nearly 10 cents compared to last month, with

CHICAGO – Secretary of State Jesse White warns investors to be aware of schemes with fraud marijuana related investments. According to the State Secretary’s Office, investments in marijuana business ventures are becoming more common. Since the legalization of marijuana in Canada,

UTICA – A vehicle pursuit Saturday night that began in Marshall County ended in a crash near Utica. According to Marshall County Sheriff Rob Russell, they initiated the stop after the driver was spotted reportedly speeding and improper passing. The driver allegedly fled, and the vehicle

MENDOTA – Around noon on Saturday a large field fire started south of the city of Mendota and spread eastward across East 3rd road and North 4050th Road.   Many area departments responded to battle the fast moving fire through harvested fields.    The National Weather Service had issued

STREATOR – A binding ballot question is expected to be posed to Streator residents in the November election. According to city board member, Steve Broadus, a petition was circulated by Streator resident, Larry Thomas to abandon the city manager form of government. Thomas’ petition