Police release update on man who jumped from Abraham Lincoln Bridge
LASALLE – The Illinois State Police announced an update on Wednesday to reports of a man jumping from the Abraham Lincoln Bridge over the Illinois River in May. Authorities say that troopers responded to report of a
IDPH confirms mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Director reminded residents of the state that they need to take steps to protect health from other illness as we continue to battle with COVID-19. Her warning comes as
LaSalle County announces 2 more COVID-19 Cases, 1 recovery
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced two more COVID-19 cases in the county on Wednesday. The additional cases are a male youth and a female in her 30’s, who bring the county total to 171
Iceland Supermarket adopts all the Humboldt penguins from the Chester Zoo to help keep zoo from closing
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for June 10th: Iceland Supermarket made an unbelievably generous move this week in adopting all the Humboldt penguins from the famous Chester Zoo as the zoo faces financial hardships due to the
Mendota Police warn of new dangerous drugs
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department reported that they have arrested multiple individuals in possession of a dangerous drug over the past 60 days. Authorities report that Flualprazolam, sometimes referred to as a designer benzodiazepine, is often
Crews prepare for Starved Rock Lock Closure
UTICA – On Tuesday the US Army Corps of Engineers began removing silt, sand and debris from the Starved Rock Lock in preparation for reconstruction. Starting on July 1st and continuing until the end October, the Illinois