Alicia Graham

Music In The Park on Saturday and Sunday nights, a food truck festival, art and a focus on kids highlight the weekend in Ottawa while Marseilles continues with the 8-days of Fun Days into Sunday.

Sarah Petritsch who was reported missing on June 26 has been located and is now with family, according to the ...

On June 28 at 11:52 p.m. LaSalle County Deputies conducted a traffic stop at N. 45th Rd. and E. 20th Rod. in Adams Township. 33-year-old Christopher Klemm of Leland was then cited for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

Yesterday police apprehended a man who fled custody. The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office received a tip from the public and arrested suspect Austin Moon when he was heading eastbound on the side of I-80.

An accident Monday morning just after 7 a.m. east of Cedar Point resulted in one fatality. The LaSalle County Coroner's Office and the LaSalle County Sheriff's Department says the accident involved a semi and a car on Illinois 71 near E 275th Rd. No other information has been released from the Coroner or the Sheriff.

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited the Laboratory at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers after a recent on-site inspection. CAP laboratory accreditation ensures a high standard of care for laboratory patients by advancing the quality of pathology and laboratory services so laboratories meet or exceed regulatory requirements. The Morris Hospital has been accredited by CAP since 1992 and is inspected every two years to maintain accreditation. This involves assessing over 2,400 standards, including the laboratory's records and quality control of procedures, laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities safety program, and overall management of each laboratory section. According to Laboratory Director Kimberly Wolfer, this year the hospital received a “perfect survey with zero deficiencies.”

21-year-old Logan Petre of Marseilles pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder Wednesday. Logan Petre is accused of strangling his father Leo Petre in his home on Father's Day weekend. Logan Petre is set for trial on Aug. 26 and would face 20 to 60 years in prison with no possibility of probation. Logan Petre's lawyer Ryan Hamer announced a motion seeking a mental health examination. Hamer wants Logan Petre evaluated for whether he was sane at the time of his father's death and if he is fit to assist his lawyer at trial. Logan Petre remains in LaSalle County Jail.

—————————————————————– WEATHER: Today Patchy fog before 9 am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 86.

Illinois is updating child labor regulations in the state. Governor Pritzker signed the Child Labor Law of 2024, which repeals the existing statute and replaces it with a modern framework.

22-year-old Charles Kaufman was pulled over on Rt. 251 and 37th Rd. in Troy Grove Township on Wednesday, July ...