May 19th: National Hepatitis Testing Day
UNDATED – May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and Sunday, May 19th is national Hepatitis Testing Day. According to the Center for Disease Control, millions of Americans have chronic viral hepatitis and most of them do not know
Update on trails at Starved Rock and Mathiessen State Parks
UTICA – While it may not be the best weekend to hit the trails, Starved Rock and Matthiessen Park Superintendent Kerry Novak says the majority are drying up from recent flooding. The Illinois and Ottawa canyon’s along
Parking restriction in Ottawa next week
OTTAWA – Parking restriction in Ottawa will be in effect on Monday through Thursday nights. No parking will be allowed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. along LaSalle Street or Columbus Street from Superior Street to the
Cause of Death Still Being Investigated After Rural Grundy County Fire
MORRIS – The cause of death has still not been released by officials in Grundy County for a woman found after a fire on May 14th. The Grundy County Coroner’s office stated that they identified 39-year-old Elizabeth
5-year-old boy helps save grandfather trapped under ATV
GRAND RIDGE – LaSalle County Sheriffs Office and the Grand Ridge Fire Department presented the“ Cape of Honor “ award to a 5-year-old boy. Authorities say, the boy was able to assist his grandfather after he had
Weekend weather forecast doesn’t look good for planting
OTTAWA – Local farmers are still waiting for their big break to begin planting, but with an unfit weather forecast for this weekend, the standstill may be prolonged. LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann most farmers