Juvenile charged in Lee County burglary
ASHTON – A juvenile is accused of burglary to a Casey’s General Store in Lee County. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, they were called to an Ashton business Tuesday evening from a citizen who
Holiday meal pickup set for Friday in Mendota
MENDOTA – A holiday meal distribution will take place tomorrow in Mendota. The First Presbyterian Church will be giving away complete meal kits at 7 PM at the church. No sign up is required, and availability will
Marseilles basketball player subject of viral video gets visit from TV meteorologist
MARSEILLES – A viral video from an area 7th-grade boys basketball game led to a visit to Marseilles school from a Chicago TV meteorologist. Fox 32 weatherman Mark Strehl surprised the boy and his teammates Wednesday.
No injuries after tree falls on LaSalle apartment building
LASALLE – Two apartments reportedly had to be evacuated temporarily Wednesday night after a tree crashed into the roof of a building in LaSalle. Authorities were called to the 900 block of Grant St in LaSalle
Peru kids receive gifts from Santa
PERU – Mr. Santa Claus and the Peru Blue & Red Christmas for Kids organization delivered presents and meals to 65 children. Wednesday night, escorted by the Peru Police and Peru Fire Departments, Santa traveled from
Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5 trillion into 2023
The Senate voted on Tuesday to raise the national debt limit by $2.5 trillion and extend it into 2023. The House will next have to approve the legislation before it can be sent to President Joe Biden