Illinois American Water establishes preparedness plan

STREATOR – Illinois American Water in Streator has established coronavirus preparedness plans. The utility company says they have initiated business continuity plans to help provide additional stability to operations that include water and wastewater services to customers’

Streator man in custody on alleged stolen gun and drug charges

STREATOR – A Streator man is charged with possession of purported crack-cocaine and possession of an alleged stolen firearm. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, 19-year-old Bobby C. Richardson Jr. was taken into custody

Fire at ConAgra Foods contained, no injuries reported

STREATOR – Manufacturing facility employees in Streator are safe after an industrial fire on Friday morning. According to the Streator Police Department, the fire originated in the roaster room of the manufacturing facility, ConAgra foods just after

LaSalle St. Patrick’s Parade Cancelled

LASALLE – The St. Patrick’s Parade in LaSalle has been canceled.  According to Dan Burke, chairman and LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove due to the ongoing health concerns the event scheduled for 1 PM Saturday will not be

IVCC taking precautions; Semester begins next week

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is taking precautions to guard against coronavirus transmission and most instructors are prepared to offer instruction online if necessary, President Jerry Corcoran informed board members Thursday. The school will be monitoring