New IDOT study highlights Illinois airports

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the results of a study showing that Illinois airports contribute $95.5 billion and more than 490,000 jobs to the state’s economy. The 2020 Illinois Aviation Economic Impact Analysis is

Former Leland Police Chief participates in ride-along

LELAND – The Leland Police Department had a special guest on patrol Thursday. Former Leland Police Chief Mel Inman, who served the community from 1974 to 1978, stopped by and toured the station and rode along with

Safe House wraps up 2021 with over 230 cat adoptions

  Safe House Animal Rescue League, one of the only local feline trap, neuter spay, release programs, shared their yearly statistics for 2021. According to the nonprofit organization, they rescued 280 cats this past year, and made

Ottawa man arrested after pursuit

STREATOR – An Ottawa man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fled a traffic stop that was part of an ongoing drug sales investigation. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team along with the LaSalle County Sheriff’s