Oglesby approves raises for firefighters
OGLESBY – Oglesby Fire Department employees will be getting a raise. At the Oglesby City Council meeting Monday, it was voted to increase the pay to $28.50 per call with additional pay for longer calls. The
New Police Officer in Mendota
MENDOTA – A Mendota High School graduate has joined the police force in Mendota. On Monday 27-year-old William Hansen was sworn in by Dave McNally the Police & Fire Commissioner. Hansen, a Eureka College graduate, served
Three COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County, 199 new cases
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting nearly 200 new cases and three COVID-19 related deaths in the county. The individuals who suffered coronavirus-related deaths were a female in her 40’s and 70’s and
Washington Football Team’s Chase Young reportedly suffers ACL tear after non-contact knee injury in game vs. Bucs
The Washington Football Team lost star pass rusher Chase Young to a knee injury on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he suffered the injury during the second quarter while rushing Tom Brady. He planted his
Cleveland Browns’ Troy Hill taken to hospital after suffering neck injury
Cleveland Browns defensive back Troy Hill was wheeled off the field on a stretcher in Sunday’s 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. According to the Browns, Hill suffered a neck injury, but had
Celebration of Lights returns in LaSalle
LASALLE – A favorite holiday attraction in the city of LaSalle opens up Monday night. The annual Celebration of Lights at Rotary Park is bigger and brighter with even more displays. Celebration of Lights is open daily