At least 15 fire companies responded to an extensive pallet fire off Route 251 on the south side of Mendota just within the corporate limits — and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
La Salle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced Monday he will retire from his post effective June 30.
A young woman – possibly a teenager – was heard screaming for help shortly before dawn Monday north of Peru’s hospital, and police have recovered evidence she was forced into a sport-utility vehicle.
Aaron Hattabaugh will be the keynote speaker at the June YANA! meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at Jamie’s Outpost, 602 S. Clark St., Utica.
The state's transition into phase 5 Friday has led to expanded access at local food pantries, or plans to expand access.
A 63-year-old Serena woman was taken to OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center with injuries following a three-vehicle crash Friday on U.S. 52 and East 2351st Road in Serena Township.
After a call for more lifeguards was answered, the 2021 pool season will open Monday, June 14, in Marseilles.
The summer crop and rainfall report, which features crop condition and rainfall updates from La Salle County farmers, is published regularly during the growing season. The following report covers May 31 through June 6 and is provided with assistance from the La Salle County Farm Bureau.
