Fairbury teens identified who died in Colorado sledding incident
FAIRBURY – The two teens from Livingston County that died after a sledding incident in Colorado has been identified. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office says around 8:30 PM Dylan Bazzell and Drew Fehr were on the
Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes March as Ladder Safety Month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is joining the American Ladder Institute in its national initiative acknowledging ladder safety at home and at work. The American Ladder Institute promotes the
Peru man charged with residential burglary and theft
PERU – A Peru man is facing charges after an investigation into a break-in on Peru’s southwest side. The Peru Police Department says that 25-year-old James Newell was arrested and charged with residential burglary and theft.
DeKalb County Sheriff’s K9 to get donation of body armor
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office K9 Colt will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization. Colt will soon be outfitted by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Each
Biden to nominate Assistant US Attorney to serve as District Court Judge for Northern Illinois
CHICAGO – President Biden is expected to nominate Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy C. Daniel to serve as a District Court Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The U.S. Marine
LaSalle County announces St. Patrick’s Day enforcement results
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office has announced their St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement results. A number of citations were issued to drivers during the campaign and six individuals were charged with driving under the
Streator council approves electric upgrades to Marilla Park
STREATOR – Marilla Park in Streator will be getting electrical upgrades this year. Streator’s City Council approved the proposal from Ficek Electric to install a new 200 AMP service and load center at the park located
Road closure on 12th Street in Streator
STREATOR – East 12th Street from Illinois Street to Cleveland Avenue in Streator will continue to be closed for the next month. The 12th Street project that began last year will continue until the end of
Community Development Block Grant sparks LaSalle’s interest
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle has taken interest in a housing rehabilitation project. Connie Buchanan of the North Central Illinois Council of Governments presented the Community Development Block Grant to LaSalle’s City Council on Monday.
St. Margaret’s looking to be acquired by “larger health system”
SPRING VALLEY – A “larger health system” could be looking at purchasing St. Margaret’s Hospital – Spring Valley. That’s according to a memo to employees on Tuesday signed by President & CEO Tim Muntz. Muntz explains that