Area Police Departments Explore Cooperation

LASALLE – In a press conference Thursday area police departments announced that they are exploring the potential to combine resources in an effort reduce costs and provide greater services to residents. The four cities, LaSalle, Peru, Oglesby

Tri-Dent Arrests Mendota Woman on Heroin Charge

MENDOTA – An investigation into alleged heroin activity in Mendota has led to a 49 year-old woman being arrested on a warrant obtained by the LaSalle County States Attorneys’ Office. According to Tri-Dent, Samantha E. Sprowls of

Streator Certifies Firefighters as Investigators

STREATOR – After classroom instruction this month the Streator Fire Department announces fourteen firefighters have completed training to become certified fire investigators. In a release by the department, the training included hands on investigations, documentation, burn patterns

Ottawa Man Arrested For Heroin

OTTAWA – A 24 year-old Ottawa man is in the LaSalle County Jail after police say he sold heroin. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 24 year-old Danzell C. Kornegay allegedly sold less than one gram last