Starved Rock State Park Expansion Announced by Governor
OGLESBY – Illinois Gov. Rauner announced an expansion of Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks on Thursday at Starved Rock Lodge. Joining the Governor was Oglesby Mayor Donald Finley, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Wayne Rosenthal,
Streator Mayor Among 200 Illinois Veterans to Honor
STREATOR – Illinois Bicentennial organizers and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs have named local veterans to honor during the state’s 200th birthday. Stuart Layne is executive director of the Bicentennial Commission . He says the “Bicentennial
Sec. White Releases Video for Teen Driver Safety Week
CHICAGO – A video is being distributed to high schools statewide for National Teen Driver Safety Week. According to Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, the video will serve to help address the dangers of distracted driving. Motor
Details Scant in Reported Wedron Robbery
WEDRON – An armed robbery was reported in Wedron on Tuesday. According to LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, they were called after 9 p.m. for an armed robbery at a home in the 200 block of North 3372nd