Electric vehicle production plant coming to Will County
JOLIET – Governor JB Pritzker announced that the Lion Electric Company, a Canadian manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, will build the company’s first-ever U.S. manufacturing facility and the largest plant of its kind in the
Special education teacher surprises student during birthday car parade
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302 total COVID-19 deaths seen in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – A female in her 70’s is the latest and 302 COVID-19 related death in LaSalle County, according to the health department. In addition to the death, 37 new cases of coronavirus were reported by the
Victims of explosion at Starved Rock State Park identified
OTTAWA – The victims of the explosion last Thursday evening at Starved Rock State Park have been identified. According to LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch, killed were three men from Chicago. The investigation is ongoing, but authorities
Woodland Student Wins Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship
STREATOR – A Woodland student was awarded the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office scholarship from the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Tony O. Childress announced that Audrey Jenkins won the $500 scholarship fund for the 2021-22 academic year. Childress
Northview School honors Peru Police Department for National Police Week
PERU – Northview Elementary students honored the Peru Police Department for National Police Week on Monday. Northview Elementary Principal Sara McDonald says one student per class, ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade, created cards to give
A Guy Steals a Cop Car, Gets into a Chase…Then Steals Another Cop Car
Livingston County Health Department administers over 1,200 second dose COVID-19 vaccines
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department kicked off the month of May by administering over 1,200 second doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, over 26% of Livingston County