Police Officers Receive Firearm Simulator Training

MENDOTA – A firearm simulator training program at the Mendota Police Department is showing officers how they should react in dangerous situations. The program, which utilizes lasers and computers, can expose those taking the program to moments

Ottawa Woman Seriously Injured in I-80 Crash

An Ottawa woman suffered serious injuries after her car struck a pickup and trailer on I-80 in Ottawa Monday afternoon.  Illinois State Police say that 57 year old Cheryl Shannon was traveling eastbound shortly before two yesterday

LaSalle Man Arrested on Heroin Charges

LASALLE – A 25-year-old LaSalle man is behind bars after a Tri-Dent and Peru police investigation into heroin sales. Monday afternoon LaSalle Police took Joshua D. Bostic into custody in the 900 block of 8th Street in

Gun Stolen During Vehicle Burglary Spree

STREATOR – A firearm and three purses have been stolen in the last 72 hours in a rash of vehicle burglaries in southern LaSalle County.   The Streator Police Department reports that since Saturday seven vehicles had been