Illinois EPA invests in LaSalle water tower project
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced the issuance of infrastructure loans to local governments and sanitary districts for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. The Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund Program provides low-interest loans,
State Fire Marshal announces Arson Awareness Week
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is raising awareness about arson and the seriousness of this crime, while educating Illinois residents about the true cost of arson and it’s impacts on individuals and
LaSalle-Peru Township High School unveils new scupture
LASALLE – A new sculpture will greet students and visitors at the entrance to LaSalle-Peru Township High School. On Monday, the piece, titled “Realm” by Baltimore artist Rodney Carroll, was installed ahead of a formal dedication ceremony
Mendota closes playground equipment due to nesting duck
MENDOTA – Playground equipment in Mendota has been temporarily roped off because of a nesting duck. The Mendota Police report that at the playground adjacent to Lake Mendota a female wood duck has made up a nest
Star Wars fans to celebrate at IVCC
OGLESBY – Stars Wars fandom is being celebrated at “May the 4th Be With You” at Illinois Valley Community College. The National Star Wars Day observance will include “movie-authentic” characters including Darth Vader, Boba Fett and an
Bids out for LaSalle City Hall’s roofing project
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is coming closer to starting a much-needed project, replacing the roof of its municipal building. Bids will now go out for the roofing replacement and complete gutter work of the
Mendota to see utility location flags popping up ahead of broadband arrival
MENDOTA – A new internet provider will be coming to Mendota that is capable of faster speeds than currently available, and the Mayor alerted residents to the appearance of many utility location flags on many properties. SURF
Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old boy
A former Philadelphia police officer who was fired after he fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio in the back in March has been charged with murder. District Attorney Larry Krasner announced during a press conference on Monday
Supreme Court unanimously rules against city of Boston for refusing to allow Christian flag to fly
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the city of Boston, saying they violated the First Amendment when they denied a group the opportunity to fly the Christian Flag outside City Hall four years ago.