E Coli Outbreak Warning – Dispose of Romaine Immediately
SPRINGFIELD- The Centers for Disease Control is advising consumers of a large E. coli outbreak involving Romaine lettuce. They suggest that you do not eat, serve, or sell ANY romaine lettuce while the investigation continues. This
Proposal to Increase LaSalle Tax Levy by 15%
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is going to increase spending in police pensions by 21.5% according to Monday night’s City Council Meeting. Finance Director John Duncan discussed a proposed real estate tax levy increase during a
CrossFit Non-Profit Raises Money for Animal Shelters
PERU – Reps for Rescues, a local non-profit organization, is working to support animal shelters. The organization will host CrossFit fundraiser competitions all over the country, and the fees will go towards helping local animal shelters. Reps
Dekalb Crime Stoppers Seek Information to Barn Burglaries
DEKALB – Dekalb County Crime stoppers are seeking information to a series of burglaries to barns and outbuildings According to authorities, between July and October Dekalb County Sheriffs reportedly took 12 reports of burglaries to outbuildings in
Man Gets Run Over in his Driveway by Semi
STERLING – A man died after being run over by a semi-truck in his driveway on Monday in rural Steward. According to Illinois State Police, they responded to a resident on 1500 IL Route 251 in rural
Kane County Woman Bites Off Man’s Ear
AURORA- A 59-year-old woman from Aurora is facing felony domestic battery charges after allegedly biting off an ear during a dispute. According to the Kane County State’s Attorney Office Nelida Mendoza was taken into custody Sunday.
Active Shooter Drill in Marseilles Wednesday
MARSEILLES- Authorities will be training for an active shooter on the campus of Marseilles Elementary School on Wednesday. The exercise will run from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. School was not scheduled to be in
Mendota City Council Approves New Resource Officer
MENDOTA – Mendota High School will soon have a school resource officer. In the Mendota City Council meeting Monday, they approved beginning to look for a resource officer for the 2019-2020 school year. Alderman Weiland says the
Gas Prices Drop Nationwide for Thanksgiving Holiday
CHICAGO – Gas prices have fallen significantly compared to last month, according to the American Automobile Association. Local gas prices for LaSalle County have seen a decrease of 26 cents, while Bureau takes the lead with a