State agencies remind residents to prepare for winter weather in November
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as winter returns to the state. To help Illinoisans prepare for the changing weather, IEMA and the NWS developed
LaSalle County Health Department offering Pfizer vaccine for children
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will now offer the COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine for kids. On Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ that
Ten miles of Southbound I-39 closed Thursday night
OTTAWA – Ten miles of southbound Interstate-39 will be closed on Thursday night. The closure is between Illinois 71 exit 51 from Oglesby, to Illinois 18 exit 41 through Lostant. The closure begins at 6:30 p.m.
Ottawa grants boards and commissions option to meet virtually
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s City Council is allowing all bodies under the city’s government to meet virtually if they choose. After a request from the Ottawa Visitors Center Board to meet virtually, Mayor Dan Aussem granted all
County unemployment rates lower in the month of September
UNDATED – County unemployment rates for the month of September have dropped by a percentage or more. Last month, unemployment in LaSalle County was up to nearly 7%, now it has dropped down to 5%. Bureau
2021 World Series: Atlanta Braves defeat Houston Astros in 6 games to win their first World Series title in 26 years
The Atlanta Braves earned their first championship in 26 years, defeating the Astros 7-0 in Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston and winning the World Series. The Braves
Las Vega Raiders’ receiver Henry Ruggs III faces DUI charge in fatal crash
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in a fatal traffic collision Tuesday in Las Vegas and will be charged with DUI resulting in death. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the