Rezin co-sponsoring redistricting maps bill
MORRIS – State Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin is co-sponsoring the People’s Independent Maps Act, which gives an independent commission the power to create Illinois legislative redistricting maps. Senate Bill 1325, uses identical language from the
Two teens killed in rural Lee County Crash
AMBOY – Two teens are dead after a single vehicle crash near Amboy Saturday afternoon. Around 4:15 PM Amboy Fire Department along with the Sublette Fire Department and Lee County Sheriff’s Office were called to Robbins
Man found in river identified
OTTAWA – The person discovered in the Illinois River on Friday has been identified as an Ottawa man. The Ottawa Police Department were called before 10 AM to the east end of Allen Park where a deceased
Driver arrested after high speed pursuit on I-39 and Route 6 Friday
OTTAWA – A Machesney Park man is in custody and one subject is still at large after a high speed chase Friday morning in LaSalle County. Just after midnight the Illinois State Police and LaSalle County Deputies
Earlville Police Officer seriously injured during pursuit
EARLVILLE – Multiple police cars were damaged and one area police officer suffered serious injuries after a vehicle pursuit across Northern LaSalle County. Saturday night LaSalle County Sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a vehicle after an
Prosecutors: Boy shot by police was with man who fired gun
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors say a young man who was with a 13-year-old boy fatally shot by a Chicago police officer last month fired the rounds that drew the officer’s attention. Prosecutors said Saturday that 21-year-old Ruben
IVCC to partner with SIU for nursing program
OGLESBY- Illinois Valley Community College will be partnering with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing on an RN-to-bachelor’s program, IVCC trustees learned Thursday. The “Pathway RN/BS Program” allows seamless transfer of IVCC credit to SIUE
Illinois National Guard to be part of a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at IVCC
OGLESBY – The LaSalle County Health Department will be holding a Johnson and Johnson “One and Done” COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in partnership with the Illinois National Guard at IVCC. 900 appointments are going to be made available
Chicago man pleads guilty to torching police SUV amid unrest
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge for setting fire to a police SUV during last year’s unrest in the city’s downtown following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Twenty-three-year-old Jacob Michael
IDNR Launches New Website to Encourage Habitat Protection
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the launch of the new CICADA (Conservation Inclusive Construction and Development Archive) website, an online resource which aims to engage the public and private sectors in habitat protection,
Peru native provides medical support aboard USS Iwo Jima
By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach ATLANTIC OCEAN – A 2014 LaSalle-Peru Township High School graduate and native of Peru, Illinois, is providing medical support aboard USS Iwo Jima, a U.S. Navy Wasp-class
IVCC signs elementary education agreement with ISU
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College and Illinois State University have signed an articulation agreement for students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts degree in elementary education. Under the agreement, AA graduates who meet all Illinois
Female in her 70’s reported as latest LaSalle County COVID-19 death
OTTAWA – A female in her 70’s is the latest and 288th COVID-19 related death in LaSalle County. In addition to the death, the LaSalle County Health Department reported 27 new coronavirus cases and 20 additional recovered
Body discovered in Illinois River
OTTAWA – An investigation is underway after a body was recovered from the Illinois River on Friday. The Ottawa Police Department were called before 10 AM to the east end of Allen Park where a
Blackhawks Announce Purchase of Rockford IceHogs; Team to Remain in Rockford Through 2036
ROCKFORD – Governor JB Pritzker joined the Chicago Blackhawks, the City of Rockford, and the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in announcing a $23 million multi-year
Ottawa man charged after opening credit cards in elderly person’s name
OTTAWA – An elderly Ottawa resident has been a victim of fraud after credit cards were opened in her name. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 45-year-old Timothy M. Rodrick is being charged with aggravated identity