Mendota Police Chief Announces Retirement

MENDOTA – The long time Chief of the Mendota Police Department announced he will be retiring.   Chief Thomas L. Smith is ending his 21 year career as head of the force in February of 2019. The 1969

Earlville Student Taken Into Custody After Threat

EARLVILLE – The Earlville Police Department were called to Earlville School before dismissal on Wednesday for a student making a threat against another student and the school. Around 2:30 PM according to Principal Jenette Fruit administration learned

Viral Post No Cause For Alarm At Streator High

STREATOR – A shared post on social media that claims to threaten violence at a location named “SHS” has been determined to be unrelated to Streator High School. According to Superintendent Matt Seaton, they were made aware

Amboy Junior High Investigates Student Threat

AMBOY – An investigation involving law enforcement into a student making a threat against Amboy Junior High went late into the evening Wednesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Jeff Thake. The situation was addressed in a release put

River Flooding Continues, But may fall short of Predictions

LASALLE COUNTY – A flood warning continues for Area Rivers, However officials are optimistic that the flooding won’t reach earlier predicted record levels.  The Illinois River at LaSalle is now expected to crest near 31.7 feet by

Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding

OTTAWA – The recent rains have caused some area roadways to be closed due to the high water. Green and Champlain Streets in Ottawa were flooded with water from the Fox River, while the Illinois River has