Tom Collins

In recent years police use of force has become the focus of both media and law enforcement agencies. Since the death of George Floyd in May of 2020 constriction of suspects’ breathing has been of particular concern. Neck restraint techniques of various kinds are all now considered deadly force “choke holds,” and prohibited by almost all agencies nationwide.

Prof Richard Lynn, who taught at University of Ulster, believed some races had higher IQs than others and men were more intelligent than women

Starved Rock welcomes 7th most visits in 2024 Visitors flocked to one of the Utica -area state parks in 2024, filling the parking lots and smashing attendance records along the way.

A Montgomery man was ordered held Thursday in La Salle County Jail for allegedly threatening a La Salle County judge in a pair of recorded phone calls.

The Market on Mill retail project in Utica is winding down and will be ready for spring opening.

Credi served 8 years in Utica, 26 in Peru The Utica Village Board congratulated retiring officer Mark Credi, who spent 26 years with the Peru Police Department and nearly eight as a part-time officer in Utica

Trinity United Church of Christ, La Salle, will host its annual Christmas cookie walk from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20.

A homeless man charged in a pair of La Salle knife incidents pleaded guilty Friday to felony charges and was sentenced to four years in prison.

A Streator man accused of running a drugs and theft ring will stand trial March 17 on multiple felonies. Keith Gullens will stay in jail while awaiting his jury.

Waltham Elementary School released its honor roll for the first trimester of the 2024-25 school year.