Jesse White Extends Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until 2022.
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months to Jan. 1, 2022. The new extension also includes expiration dates that
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
Parking restrictions announced for Peru fireworks display
PERU – The Peru Police Department announced the plans for parking restrictions for the upcoming fireworks display on July 3rd. A number of streets will have parking restrictions beginning at 5 PM and Water Street will be
COVID-19 7-day case and death averages low in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – LaSalle County’s COVID-19 case and death average continues to trend low, with numbers comparable to this time last year. On Friday, the LaSalle County Health Department reported 12 coronavirus cases, with zero deaths in
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,