Mendota Man Arrested On Heroin Charges
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department reportedly discovered drugs on a person they spoke with who was on a bicycle Thursday. In a release by the department, they say with information provided by the Tri-County Drug
Pair Taken Into Custody at County Courthouse on Drug Charges
STREATOR – Two people were arrested after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team Investigation. According to Tri-DENT, on Thursday morning, Tri-DENT made a warrant arrest for 24-year-old Calvin L. Merritte and 30-year-old Shamara C. Bright both from
Another Tri-DENT Raid Brings Heroin Charges
STREATOR – A Streator man was arrested after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team Investigation. According to Tri-DENT, on Wednesday morning, Streator Police along with Tri-DENT made a warrant arrest for 54-year-old Jim R. Stillwell at his
Mendota Woman Arrested on Drug Charge
MENDOTA – A joint Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team and Mendota Police Department investigation into drug sales has led to the arrest of a Mendota woman. On Wednesday, according to authorities, they took 42-year-old Mercedes Hermosillo into custody
Illinois Family Reading Event Thursday Night
CHICAGO – Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is encouraging families to read together for Illinois’ family reading night Thursday. White says that this is a night when families are urged to turn off
Streator Students Win Art Awards
STREATOR – Two Streator students earned funds for their school through an Illinois American Water Art Contest. The “Imagine a Day Without Water” Art Contest brought young artists across the state to participate in depicting what a
Great American Smoke Out Thursday
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department’s Great American Smoke Out event is happening Thursday. The Great American Smoke Out is an event that challenges smokers to quit for at least one day, and is sponsored by
Firearm Deer Season Starts Friday
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Deer Hunting season for muzzle loaders and firearms begins soon. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters to focus on safety, as firearm deer weekends are the state’s most popular hunting season.