Potential suitor for St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley says no
Mayor Melanie Malooley-Thompson on Monday night informed the Spring Valley City Council that a business showing interest in taking over for St. Margaret’s Hospital has decided against it. The mayor said she had spoken to and met
Pistol Shrimp outhit Springfield Lucky Horseshoes but lose 14-3
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp outhit the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes on Monday but suffered a 14-3 loss in seven innings in Springfield. The Shrimp collected six hits to the Horseshoes’ five, but Springfield scored in every inning
Oglesby approves purchase of police body cameras
Oglesby police officers are getting in-car cameras and body cameras – and in time to meet a fast-approaching government deadline. On Monday, the Oglesby City Council approved 5-0 a purchase of nearly $105,000 in cameras, but which
Death investigation underway on Marcy Street in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Department asked the public Monday to avoid the 1000 block of Marcy Street, where a death investigation has been launched. In a news release, Ottawa Police Chief Brent Roalson said Ottawa police and medics
Search continues for missing Joliet man last seen in Streator
The disappearance of a Joliet man reported missing by the Joliet Police Department on May 12 is still under investigation, according to police. Amos D. Morgan, 63, was last seen in the Streator area May 10. His
Carus pays La Salle in full for damaged fire equipment
Carus Chemical said Monday the La Salle Fire Department has been paid in full for the replacement of equipment that was damaged fighting the Jan. 11 chemical plant fire. Carus’ insurance company still is working with other
Baseball: Henry will return strong core from state runner-up squad
Sitting in the dugout following the Class 1A state championship game, Henry-Senachwine junior Teagan Williams reflected on what made the 2023 Mallards a history-making group. “Just the connection with everyone,” Williams said. “We’ve all grown up playing
Interstate 80 to close nights of June 7-9 near Sheffield
Illinois Department of Transportation announced Monday a 12-mile portion of Interstate 80 in Bureau County will be closed for three consecutive nights from Wednesday, June 7, through Friday, June 9, to accommodate construction of the 645 E
Tiskilwa’s June 11 Sunday Market has been cancelled
Tiskilwa has announced that it’s Sunday Market scheduled for June 11 has been cancelled. Future Sunday Markets are currently scheduled for August and October. More details will follow close to the event dates.
Bureau County police blotter: June 5, 2023
Tyler J. Shofner, 28, of Sheffield, was cited by the Bureau County Sheriff Office 11:02 a.m. June 4 at 125 S. Main St. in Sheffield for domestic battery. Adair F. Douglass, 43, of Granville, was cited by