Illinois Ave. block party this weekend
MENDOTA – Residents looking to learn more about Mendota’s Illinois Avenue Beautification project can do so this weekend. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday the Illinois Avenue committee will be holding a free block party to
Route 6 section to be named after veteran Galetti brothers
SPRINGFIELD – As a way to pay tribute to eight veteran brothers from Seatonville, State Senator Sue Rezin and State Representative Lance Yednock are hosting a ceremony to officially name a section of U.S. Route 6 in
Streator to prepare letter for Springfield on list of roads needing improvements
STREATOR – Streator’s city council is proposing to reach out to legislators regarding road improvements. With the new gas tax in effect that was proposed to repair the state’s infrastructure, councilmen Ed Brozak believes it is time
Body found in Vermillion River identified as Streator man
OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded last night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand
Spring Valley man pleads not guilty to murder charges
PRINCETON – A Spring Valley man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty at the Bureau County Courthouse on Monday. 37-year-old Eddie L. Mentgen is charged with first degree murder for his alleged involvement in
Death Near Grand Ridge Investigated
OTTAWA – The identity of the man found dead north of the Vermillion River has been released. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday night around seven to a call about a body between Leonore and Grand
Illinois American Water LIFTS Boil Water Order for Streator District
STREATOR – The boil water order issued by Illinois American Water on July 12, 2019 to the Streator District service area has been lifted. Water quality tests have confirmed the water continues to meet all U.S. Environmental