Fatal crash near Newark

NEWARK – A 27-year-old from Aurora is dead after a Kendall County crash. Authorities were called to an area near Route 71 and Ottawa Road near Newark around 4:30 PM, where they transported the victim, America Rodriquez

Rising Vermilion closing some area attractions

OGLESBY – With heavy rains over the last few days in LaSalle and Livingston Counties many recreational areas are being flooded along the Vermilion River.  The Lower Dells at Matthiessen State Park were closed on Monday, as

County unemployment trending low

  SPRINGFIELD – County unemployment rates sunk during the month of May according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle County’s rates dropped by a percentage point, although still the highest locally at 5.4%. Putnam and

Burglary at Streator tavern over the weekend

  STREATOR – A burglary to a tavern in Streator reportedly occurred on Sunday. According to the Streator Police Department, on Sunday morning, someone allegedly entered the tavern located in the 800 block of East Main Street,