No injuries after box truck strikes motel awning; ambulance
MENDOTA – A rental box-truck towing a trailer was involved in two collisions Monday in Mendota. Around 1 PM Mendota Fire and Police were called to a motel off of US Route 34 near I-39 for a
North Central Illinois Fire Departments to Help Battle Rockton Blaze
OTTAWA – The massive fire at Chemtool Inc. in Rockton Illinois will continue into its second day, but firefighters from North Central Illinois will be helping crews with the task. The Mutal Aid Box Alarm System
Firefighter injured battling pallet fire in Mendota
MENDOTA – One firefighter was injured and multiple departments were called to the scene around 6 PM after a large pile of pallets and a truck caught fire Monday night. Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments
Mendota police recover gun found at apartment building
MENDOTA – A loaded firearm was discovered in the lobby of a building in downtown Mendota. A tenant of a building in the 800 block of Main Street discovered the firearm and contacted police on Monday.
Surveillance stills released of possible Peru abduction
PERU – Peru Police have released still images of a video they say may show a vehicle involved in a possible abduction Monday morning. Shortly before 5 AM authorities say a person living near 7th and Plum
LaSalle County Sheriff Announces Retirement
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced his retirement Monday at the LaSalle County Board Meeting. In an emotional statement, he thanked the county for their support over the years. Templeton said his last
Possible Abduction in Peru Monday Morning
PERU – A possible abduction occurred in Peru, Illinois Monday morning and authorities are seeking help from the public in locating a possible victim and those involved. Although early in the investigation, Peru Police Chief
Mendota FFA and members honored at State Convention
MENDOTA – The Mendota FFA chapter were recognized during the 93rd annual Illinois FFA State Convention, winning chapter and group honors. Jack Beetz was recognized for Diversified Crop Production Placement Proficiency in the state and received his