Local Headlines

YORKVILLE – A body was discovered near the Fox River, after kayakers came upon what they believed was a dead body in the river. According to Kendall County Sheriffs on Friday after 5 p.m.  a deceased individual was allegedly located near the Fox River. Authorities are working with the

TOWANDA – Two are in custody after a traffic stop made by the Illinois State Police Thursday led to the discovery of over 100 lbs of purported cocaine. A Trooper from the Statewide Criminal Patrol Team stopped a truck tractor-semi trailer on I-55 near Towanda to conduct a safety inspection.

OGLESBY – Starved Rock State Park officials have announced that the lower parking lots of the Visitor Center and boat ramp area will remain closed throughout the weekend due to flooding and ice. The Overflow Parking Lot will be open. The Lodge, Trailheads Concessions and the Visitor Center

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin gave her reactions to Gov. Prizkers budget address, Wednesday. Sen. Rezin says she’s apprehensive of some of the ideas Gov. Prizker has proposed. Most concerning is the potential for increased taxes. In his budget address to the general assembly,

OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock gave his reactions to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s budget address, Wednesday. Rep. Yednock says digging our state out of the financial mess left by former governors will take tough decisions and work from both parties to find solutions that put middle-class

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Coalition for Better Mental Health Care is teaming with legislators to push for new mental health funding and reform. House Bill 2486 and Senate Bill 1763, filed by state Rep. Deb Conroy and state Sen. Heather Steans would steadily increase state investment in

OTTAWA – Senior citizens  of LaSalle County with household incomes under $55,000 are encouraged to take advantage of the “Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program”. The program is a state sponsored tax relief program that allows qualified senior citizens to elect to

OTTAWA – OSF Health Care’s St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa is limiting patient visits, effective immediately. The recommendation stems from the Illinois Department of Public Health in response to state influenza activity level, which is currently widespread. OSF St. Elizabeth

MENDOTA- The new high school may be over fifteen years old, but the building is now in the free and clear after the last bond payment was made.   The Mendota Township High School Board celebrated Tuesday night with a bond shredding party complete with cake.