Repairs in the works for Allen Park in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Allen Park in Ottawa will be getting some long-awaited attention from the city. On Tuesday night the city council agreed to a quote of over $197,000 for various improvements to the park located
Pair face cocaine charges after TRI-Dent bust
PERU – Two men are facing felony drug charges after a Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team investigation into drug sales in and around Peru. Last Friday, the Trident Drug Task Force, assisted by the LaSalle and
Mendota Police Officer and Army Reservist to be deployed to Africa
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department will have an officer on leave for over a year for military duty. On Thursday Officer Abram Yucus, an E4 Specialist with the United States Army Reserve, will be leaving
Illinois rail study to close out with virtual public hearing
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation will be hosting a virtual public hearing through Jan. 21 as part of an ongoing study assessing the state’s rail system to help identify potential improvements and solutions. The event
Wahlburgers opens in Peru
PERU – The long awaited addition of the celebrity owned burger chain to the Peru Hy-Vee finally opened Tuesday. The Wahlburgers restaurant, located inside the grocery store, held a ribbon cutting to kick off the first
#Bettywhitechallenge draws money to local animal organizations
LOCAL UNDATED – In honor of beloved TV-personality Betty White, fans nationwide and locally have donated to animal organizations for what would have been her 100th birthday on Monday. Betty White, born on January 17th 1922, was
Mendota surveillance cameras almost fully operational
MENDOTA – The network of cameras around the city of Mendota are all almost fully operational. A total of 47 public safety cameras will be in use, including 18 around the downtown and 29 in city
Snowmobile Safety Week across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 this year. “It’s important
Railroad crossing improvements coming to Triumph
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the ongoing commitment to public highway-rail safety, the rail crossing at 39th Road in Triumph is due to get gates along with new lights and bells. The Grade Crossing Protection Fund has
Intoxicated driver does ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ jump over freeway bridge, police say
The man’s black Chevrolet Impala left the road, drove up the embankment, went airborne and hit a road sign before landing on the other side of the bridge, police said.