Bureau County Combine Fire Extinguished
SPRING VALLEY – A Tuesday afternoon combine fire in Bureau County was quickly extinguished. According to the Spring Valley Fire Department they were called to 3450 E County Road for a field and equipment fire.
Squad Car & Gun Stolen During Burglary
MORRIS – A Grundy County Sheriff’s squad car was reportedly stolen Monday after a burglary. The Morris Police Department say that they are investigating a purported residential burglary around 4AM at the residence of a deputy
Railroad maintenance in Kernan begins Wednesday
KERNAN – Begining Wednesday, County Highway 15 grade crossing over the BSF in Kernan will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for railroad maintenance. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes around the site.
Streator considers amending code to allow taller fences
STREATOR – Streator’s council is debating on whether to enforce the city’s fence code or amend it to allow up to a 6 foot high privacy fence in limited situations. According to City Engineer Jeremy Palm,
Waste Management in Streator proposes rate increase
STREATOR – Waste Management Services is proposing a rate increase in the city of Streator. Due to the motor fuel tax increase and China’s disruption of the export market for recyclables, the waste service says they
Ottawa Secretary of State Office to Close
OTTAWA – Saturday will be the last day the Secretary of State office in Ottawa will be open. In a news release on Tuesday they say that due to the lease not being renewed on the property
Engineers Explain Electrical Enhancements
PERU – Aldermen at Peru City Council discussed potential plans regarding the Water Street electrical substation at Monday night’s meeting. Representatives from BHMG Engineers spoke to the council about the need for an update at the current