Streator Elementary commits to in person learning for fall
STREATOR – The Streator Elementary District 44 Board of Education voted Tuesday for all students to return to full five days per week of in-person instruction starting in August. Students who need to remain a remote learner
A Pomeranian was treading water for 30 minutes; he was rescued by a bull terrier.
Your “Daily Dose of Uplift” for April 21st: Byron and Melissa Thanarayen’s Pomeranian, Chucky, nearly drowned in their pool last week. But thanks to the neighbor’s bull terrier, Jessie, Chucky was rescued after treading water for over
Over 50 more cases of COVID announced in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – 51 new cases of coronavirus were reported throughout LaSalle County on Wednesday. The county has now seen nearly 12,000 cases in total. 42 new recoveries were also reported throughout LaSalle County, now totaling 9,948 recovered
A Guy’s “I Got Kidnapped” Prank Leads to Him Getting Arrested
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Authorities share details on murder of Ottawa woman
OTTAWA – A 21-year-old Ottawa woman died from multiple stab wounds on Monday according to the LaSalle County Coroner. During a press conference on Wednesday, authorities identified the victim as Grace N. Taylor. The suspect in the
Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall Counties to hold teen only COVID vaccine event
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Department will be hosting a Pfizer 1st Dose Clinic for those 16 and 17 only. The event will be held Thursday and an appointment will be required online.
Bathroom and Shelter coming to Rotary Park this summer
LASALLE – Restroom and a shelter for Rotary Park in LaSalle is the next phase in the city’s expansion project. The city approved bids for the two upcoming projects totaling around $260,000. City Engineer Brian Brown
Dad Woken Up Early In The Morning By Toddler, See’s House Across The Street On Fire
$3 million bond set for man accused of Ottawa homicide
OTTAWA – A Mokena man is being held on $3 million bond after being charged with three counts of homicide after his arrest Monday following a death investigation. According to court records, 29-year-old Michael Steven Swift of