Woman found guilty in Streator woman’s shooting death
STREATOR – A Chicago woman was found guilty in the shooting death of a Streator woman, Friday. 22-year-old Ashanti D. Roberts was found Guilty of Felony First Degree Murder by a LaSalle County Judge for the shooting
Thunderstorm risk for north central Illinois
CHICAGO – Several area counties are under a significant thunderstorm risk tonight. According to the National Weather Service, LaSalle, Lee, De Kalb, Kendall, Grundy and Livingston are just some of the counties in north central Illinois
Trump aides farmers with $16 billion, LaSalle County Farm Bureau President responds
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is aiding farmers hurt by his trade policies against China with $16 billion. As previously reported by the Associated Press, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said that the first of three payments
Smoky Fire Damages Streator Business
STREATOR – A warehouse caught fire Friday morning but the Streator Fire Department quickly extinguished the smoky blaze in around twenty minutes. Lt. Bryan Park said they were called after 6 AM to the Schultz Monument Company
Local unemployment rates drop
OTTAWA – Local unemployment rates are down this month and statewide numbers remain the same. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, statewide unemployment rates are steady at 4.4 percent, but local county rates have decreased
Wild Bill Days This Weekend in LaSalle County
UTICA – LaSalle County Historical Society is Celebrating the life of James Butler Hickock this weekend in Utica. Held at the museum campus, “Wild Bill Days” will feature crafts and vendors, live re-enactments and a barn dance
Fundraiser Sunday for Bureau County Fire Victim
SPRING VALLEY – The city of Spring Valley approved a benefit for a Bureau County family whose home had been destroyed in a fire. On May 14th, a family of six in DePue suffered a fire that