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Drownings lead to Vermilion River restrictions
In the wake of drownings on the Vermilion River near Oglesby, Buzzi Unicem cement plant officials have taken action to improve safety on the waterway by restricting public use of the river.
The Princeton High School cross country team will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Any boy or girl wanting to run is welcome.
Two men were arrested Saturday on complaints of burglarizing a vehicle at 1700 Wake Drive.
Two people are facing charges in connection with the drowning of their companion Thursday in the Vermilion River near Oglesby.
DEPUE – In an attempt to better recruit village police officers, the village of DePue has agreed to give pay raises to its full-time and part-time patrolmen.
STREATOR: Shooting probe leads to cocaine arrest
The investigation into a shooting early last week in Bureau County spun off two arrests Friday in Streator.
Illinois State University Spring Graduates
The following local students received degrees from Illinois State University: DWIGHT: Stephanie Marie Delong, Bachelor of Science; Matthew Thomas Patterson, Bachelor of Science.
Naperville man survives fall off cliff
A young Naperville man is reportedly home this weekend after surviving a 25-foot fall from a cliff in Starved Rock State Park, following an alleged night of drinking with two friends.
Drowning victim's name released
A 36-year-old DeKalb woman has been identified as the person who drowned Thursday afternoon on the Vermilion River near Oglesby.
River Arrests: Men cited with life vest violations
Two men were cited at the scene of the drowning that occurred Tuesday afternoon on the Vermilion River near Oglesby.
If music truly does wash away the dust of every day life, as claimed by German poet Berthold Auerbach, then an estimated 250 area residents went home well-cleansed Sunday night.
Cooling center open to escape summer heat
While the summer sun beats down, many are finding refuge in a cool swimming pool.
Drowning victim's name released
The name of the 15-year-old boy who drowned Tuesday in the Vermilion River near Oglesby was released Wednesday morning.
A 15-year-old boy apparently drowned Tuesday afternoon in the Vermilion River near Oglesby.
SCHEERER Daughter, Penelope Grace, to John P. and Angela Scheerer of Frankfort June 8 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
The La Salle County Green Fete Festival will be Sunday, June 7, not Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. in Lehigh Park in Oglesby.
Yuvan hits hole-in-one at Spring Creek
Another week, another hole-in-one at Spring Creek Golf Course. Alicia Yuvan of Peru aced the 119-yard, No.
IVCC plans broadband access forum
Broadband opportunities for cities, businesses and individuals will be the focus of a 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 10, public forum at the Illinois Valley Community College Cultural Centre.
La Salle County Board 'votes blind' to appoint Hicks client to top post
The appointment by La Salle County Board Chairman Jerry Hicks, D-Marseilles, of one of his private business clients to a top county post was overwhelmingly ratified Thursday by County Board members - most of whom knew virtually nothing about the appointee.
PERU: Drug arrest made, gun seized
A man and a gun were taken into custody Monday in a cocaine investigation on La Salle County's west side.
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