Local Headlines

LASALLE – An Ottawa man was identified as the person found deceased last Saturday in the Illinois River near LaSalle. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office said that 53-year-old David R. Gallina was found west of the Rt. 351 Shippingsport Bridge. Further information is expected to be

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa authorized an access and remediation agreement with utility companies to clean up a former industrial site. At Tuesday night’s council meetin a resolution was passed to move forward with agreements to clean up an old mill race site, formerly the old central

  JOLIET – A Joliet man’s body was found in a river in Will County on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, 33-year-old Aikeem L. Kimble’s body was found just after 8 a.m. in the Des Plaines River near Brandon Road Locks and Dam in Joliet. Authorities are asking

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced say lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen where possible for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. In LaSalle County, lane reductions will continue on Northbound Interstate 39 north of

PONTIAC  –Illinois State Police District 6 is reminding motorists to drive sober or designate a sober driver while celebrating the July 4th holiday. Driving Under the Influence remains the number one cause of fatal crashes during Independence Day celebrations. Additionally, speeding,

STREATOR – Our nation’s birthday is just days away and while many are already celebrating with fireworks, now is the time to be thinking about safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks start more than 18,000 fires per year in the U.S. If you plan on

NEWARK – A Warrenville man was killed in a crash in Kendall County on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, they were called to the intersection IL Route 71 and Ottawa Road just after 3 p.m. for a crash. Police say, 58-year-old Peter Dudak was riding a BMW motorcycle, traveling

  All events are on Water Street and start at 5:00 PM Peru Parks and Recreation will have a family fun area with 5 bounce houses with attendants. The area is located on the grassy hill on the north side of Water Street east of the Peru Electric Department. Food Vendors will be at the corner

LASALLE – LaSalle -Peru High School’s finance, buildings and grounds committee approved to move forward with plans to raise money for their ‘Field of Dreams’ project. At their committee meeting, agreements were made to pursue community donors to finance half of the total cost of the

MENDOTA – Two annual ordinances were passed in Mendota. At Monday nights city council meeting, a prevailing wage ordinance and annual appropriations ordinances were passed. According to City Clerk Emily McConville, the prevailing wage ordinance is a state mandate providing a list of hourly