Take precaution with tips to avoid tick exposure this summer
OTTAWA – Four cases of Lyme Disease were confirmed in LaSalle County last year. According to health educator Jenny Barrie, three out of four of the cases had travel history outside of LaSalle County, and one case
Sen. Sue Rezin votes “present” on marijuana bill
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Sue Rezin voted present on a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. The Illinois Senate passed House Bill 1483, or The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act passed by a 38-17 vote. Rezin’s “present”
LaSalle Speedway Ceases Operations
LASALLE – The dirt track racing facility east of LaSalle will be closing. LaSalle Speedway announced their decision Thursday on social media to cease operations. The track was opened in 1992 and held many races, including
NO-WAKE ordinance re-instituted for Lee County
DIXON – Due to the unexpected amounts of rainfall, Lee County Sheriff John Simonton will be re-instituting the “NO WAKE” ordinance – effective this morning. Simonton apologizes for the short turnaround on this change, but the rainfall
LaSalle-Peru High School’s new principal steps away from position
LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru High School’s new principal hire announced he will not be taking the position this fall. In a special board meeting on Wednesday, it was announced that Christopher Jackson of California will no longer
Dozens Evacuated as Campground Floods in Lee County
AMBOY – Boats and Humvees were called to rescue over 40 people in a campground in rural Lee County from rising floodwaters. Amboy Fire Chief Jeff Bryant said a call came in around 6 AM for
Lee County K9 Finds Drugs First Day on the Job
DIXON – The first day on the job for a Lee County Sheriff’s Department K9 was a productive one, with an arrest for alleged drug possession. Nemo began his first shift on Wednesday and after a traffic