Oglesby City Council hires new police chief

OGLESBY – Scott Pavlock will be the city of Oglesby’s new police chief. The Lake Zurich man has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt along with being a former army reserves master chief.

Mendota Mayor given powers; Johnson appointed

MENDOTA – In light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, Mendota City Council approved an ordinance that would give Mayor David Boelk the authorization to declare a state of emergency at Monday’s meeting. Boelk assured aldermen and the

Food pantries implement precations amid COVID_19

LASALLE – Illinois Valley Food Pantry and The Community Food Basket of Ottawa are implementing precautions. Illinois Valley Food Pantry will be open for normal food distribution with the following exceptions: Only one person will be allowed

Twelve new cases confirmed in Peoria and Will counties

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed twelve new cases of COVID_19 in two different counties on Monday. IDPH Director, Dr. Ngozi (En-Gazzi) Ezike (Ezzy-kay) reports Peoria and Will counties are added to the list

Streator man in custody for allegedly stabbing another man

STREATOR – A Streator man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a man over the weekend. According to the Streator Police Department, 34-year-old Jose Lopez of Streator is charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm and