Be mindful to vets, pets and children with special needs this Fourth of July
CHICAGO – As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, it’s important to be mindful of our military veterans, children with special needs and even our pets. The Department of Veterans Affairs warns loud blasts
Briefs: Seeds set in District 20 Major League Baseball Tournament
Streator earned the No. 1 seed and Oglesby claimed the No. 2 seed in the Major League Baseball District 20 Tournament.
Pistol Shrimp win second half opener
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Alton River Dragons 11-7 in the first game of the second half of the season Monday in Peru.
Pistol Shrimp win second half opener
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp beat the Alton River Dragons 11-7 in the first game of the second half of the season Monday in Peru.
La Salle County police reports: July 3, 2023
Here are the La Salle County police reports for July 3, 2023.
La Salle bicycle, car crash results in minor injuries
A 14-year-old girl from Peru had minor injuries after a bicycle and car collision at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Ninth and Marquette streets, La Salle police said.
Ottawa man charged in cocaine bust
Drug agents seized 40 grams of purported cocaine, plus packaging materials, during a Friday drug raid and the resident now is charged with a felony.
Streator shooting reported, man injured by gunfire
A 52-year-old man was injured by gunfire, but expected to survive, Sunday evening in the 700 block of East Bridge Street, Streator police said.
Pocket of Blessings Ministry invites educators to annual teacher prayer July 18
The event will include a continental breakfast followed by a short time of prayer and blessing for the attendees.
Pocket of Blessings Ministry invites educators to annual teacher prayer July 18
The event will include a continental breakfast followed by a short time of prayer and blessing for the attendees.