Potentially armed man remains at large after fleeing Kendall County crash
LISBON – A man who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a woman near Peoria is still at large after crashing in Kendall County. Thursday around 2:30 PM near Lisbon on Route 52, a
Hearing seeks to move Kenosha shooting trial
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press A 17-year-old accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, faces a hearing to return him to Wisconsin to face trial on homicide charges
Road under I-80 to close for bridge demolition
PERU – A road that travels under I-80 will be closed for ongoing bridge reconstruction of the interstate in LaSalle County. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that East Third Road will be closed starting Friday through
IVCC celebrates grand opening of Ag Center
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College celebrated the opening of its Agriculture Center and the revival of its ag program Thursday in a virtual ceremony. The new building will be used as storage for tractors, tillage tools,
Union nurses say they have deal at U of Illinois Hospital
CHICAGO (AP) — Union nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital say they have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract. The Illinois Nurses Association said in a statement Thursday the contract includes a promise
Court upholds death sentence for Illinois man who killed girlfriend
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for an Illinois man convicted of abducting his estranged girlfriend from Kentucky and killing her along an Ohio interstate.
Abuse investigator pleads not guilty in slain boy case
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois child welfare worker who investigated allegations of abuse involving a 5-year-old boy who was later beaten to death has pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and reckless conduct. The Northwest
Kendall County searching for armed suspect near Lisbon
LISBON – The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who reportedly was involved in the shooting of a woman in Fulton County who may be armed and dangerous. Around 3:00 PM Thursday they
23 new COVID-19 recoveries in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department reported that 23 additional individuals have recovered from COVID-19 in the area. There have now been 1,090 total recovered cases in the county, leaving only 575 active cases. The health
Oglesby man arrested by Tri-DENT on Heroin charges
OGLESBY – The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say an Oglesby man was arrested Wednesday on Heroin charges. Oglesby Police around 10 PM took 36-year-old Daniel S. Margis into custody on a warrant for three counts of
Ill. Rep. Schakowsky backs College Athlete Bill of Rights
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The chairwoman of the House Commerce Subcommittee is backing the College Athlete Bill of Rights crafted by a group of Democratic senators. Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is announcing her
ISP warn of ransom phone scam
METAMORA – The Illinois State Police are warning the public of a ransom scam. They say last week it was reported a person received a call from an unknown number claiming that a relative was being held
Illinois Secretary of State pushes driver’s licenses and ID card expiration dates until 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday that the deadline to renew expired driver’s licenses and ID cards has been pushed to next year. The three month extension moves the deadline to February 1st
Illinois best in COVID-19 testing, Pritzker says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor on Wednesday continued to champion Illinois as a leader in testing for the coronavirus during a period when he faces some of the sharpest criticism for his social restrictions to
Growing Illinois Valley Food Pantry needs larger facility, turns to LaSalle for help
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry has seen an increased need in the community for assistance throughout LaSalle and other towns, but the building they took over in 2018 is already getting cramped. Executive Director Mary
Bond set for Chicago horseman who rode on city expressway
CHICAGO (AP) — The man known as the “Dreadhead Cowboy,” who rode a horse on a Chicago expressway to protest gun violence, was ordered held in lieu of $25,000 bond. Adam Hollingsworth faces felony aggravated animal cruelty