LaSalle County sees 24 new COVID cases
OTTAWA – 24 additional cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Department on Wednesday. This now makes a total of 11,163 positive cases since the pandemic began in the county. The LCHD also reported
Sandwich man to be charged for murder of ex-wife’s parents
SHERIDAN – Two people were killed and one person injured after being shot allegedly by a Sandwich man on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s department, on Tuesday night just before 10 p.m., Sheridan and
City of Peru parks to offer free public WiFi
PERU – Peru plans to offer free public WiFi at their parks. Earlier this week, the city of Peru approved upgrades to the city’s fiber hubs with M.J. Electric, LLC for just over $100,000. According to City
Streator High School outdoor graduation approved by health department
STREATOR – An outdoor graduation is in the works for Streator High School’s class of 2021. According to Superintendent Matt Seaton, the plan was approved by the LaSalle County Health Department to host graduation on
Depue School evacuated for gas leak Tuesday
DEPUE – Students were evacuated temporarily from DePue School on Tuesday after a gas leak. Officials say that a company that was installing fencing around the playground hit and ruptured a gas line. Repairs were made and
Authorities searching for suspect in multiple homicide case in LaSalle County
SHERIDAN – A number of police agencies have been searching all early Wednesday morning for a suspect they say was involved in multiple homicides in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say that the individual is