Residents outraged over “used car” tax in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Residents spoke out against a used car tax that they say were billed for the day after Christmas. During public comment at Tuesday’s city council meeting, multiple residents say there was no prior announcement
Feline rescue group saves thousands over past four years
DALZELL – A feline rescue group that believes in humane methods for reducing feral population has taken in over 1000 local cats in the past few years. Safe House in Dalzell rescues stray cats from LaSalle and
Farmers still left trying to harvest
UNDATED – Some farmers in LaSalle County are still out on the fields getting harvest wrapped up. As December came around, farmers locally and statewide were hoping to be done by the new year. However, this past
Otter Creek Wind Farm Project to be completed by end of January
STREATOR – The Otter Creek Wind Farm Project east of Streator is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Local residents have probably started to see some wind turbines spinning their propellers. According
Truck Driver Breaks into Tears When His Cat Returns to Him After Months of Searching
I’m not crying, you are! Okay, here’s the run down. Matthew has had his cat Ashes for years, they were best friends and driving buddies (Matthew is a truck driver). Well, Ashes got out of the truck
Man finds his dogs after they ran off during a car crash
“It’s the best feeling ever,” said Carmen Brothers, director of Lost Animal Resource Group, the organization that has been searching for the dogs. “I mean, you just can’t describe it. It’s wonderful.”
’There’s still good people out here:’ man’s wallet returned with $2,500 after he loses it in a parking lot
Good people are still out there! A man accidentally dropped is wallet in a Walmart parking lot. He assumed someone ran off with it or turned it in without the money in it. Well it turns out
Leland Teacher Wins State History Award
LELAND – A teacher with Leland school has been selected to receive an honor for his contributions in the classroom. History teacher Jim Spring was chosen as the Illinois state winner of the Daughters of the American