IVCC Regional Academic Challenge Winners Announced
OGLESBY – La Salle-Peru High School, Seneca High School and St. Bede Academy each won their respective team divisions at the Feb. 7 Illinois Valley Community College Regional Academic Challenge sponsored by Eastern Illinois University. LP won
Two Asian men allegedly denied hotel room in Indiana over Coronavirus fears
PLYMOUTH INDIANA – via WRSW Two Asian men were denied a hotel room at a Super 8 Inn as well as a Days Inn in Plymouth this week over fears of the coronavirus. Kaopra Lor and
9-year-old killed in single vehicle accident near Dwight
DWIGHT – A Kankakee County boy was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Dwight Thursday evening. According to the Livingston County Coroner’s Office, 9-year-old Nathan R. Gast of Reddick was a passenger in a vehicle on Route
Dalzell Fire Department receives donated truck
DALZELL- A new engine was added to the fleet of the Dalzell Fire Department thanks to the generous donation from a department in McLean County. On Friday Dalzell Fire Chief Rich Croissant and Engineer Jeff McCloskey
Two dead, others injured in Minooka house fire
MORRIS – Two people are dead and others injured after a house fire in Minooka Friday morning. According to the Grundy County Coroner John Callahan, 57-year-old Susan M. Weber died as a result of a house
Princeton man charged with child pornography
PRINCETON – A Princeton man is charged with child pornography offenses. According to the Illinois State Police, on Thursday, 39-year-old Nicholas, S. bouslog, of Princeton is charged with one count of Dissemination of Child Pornography, child under
Recycling Events set for 2020
OTTAWA – The first of four electronic recycling events for LaSalle County in 2020 is planned to take place in just over a month. Brian Gift, LaSalle County’s director of Environmental Services and Land Use department announced
Last month until increased fees for 2020 dog tags in Grand Ridge
GRAND RIDGE – Dog owners in Grand Ridge have until the end of the month to get their 2020 Village Dog Tags. The current fee is $5.00 per tag. On March 1st the price increases to $30.00
Starved Rock Foundation benefit dinner to raise money for maintenance work
UTICA – The Starved Rock Foundation will have a benefit dinner this spring as part of a campaign to raise money for maintenance work at the state park. According to Amy Trimble, CEO of Starved Rock Lodge,
Wind chill advisory, temps falling below zero
UNDATED – Tonight north-central Illinois will face the coldest temperature of the season, as a wind chill advisory takes effect through Friday morning. According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Jake Petr, the lowest wind chill value