La Salle County News

Dana Keith, 33, 60 Sunset St., was cited at 6:43 p.m. Tuesday on a complaint of improper lane usage following a minor two-vehicle collision in the 2300 of North Bloomington Street.

Joshua M. Trahan, 31, of Mendota, was arrested by La Salle County Sheriff's police May 20 on charges of DUI and criminal trespass to property.

The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address, day of processing and pending charge : Ronnie E. Everett, 30, 2248 N. 22nd Road, Grand Ridge, Wednesday, domestic battery, unlawful interference with reporting domestic violence and criminal damage to property.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois will host a night of “sweet firsts” as local chefs are challenged to create desserts inspired by Girl Scout cookies.

A federal/state Disaster Recovery Center opened Friday, May 17, in Marseilles for residents of La Salle County to meet face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists, officials said today.

Robert Freeman, 68, of Tonica, was arrested by La Salle County Sheriff's police May 13, following a single-vehicle accident in Deer Park Township.

Parr Rhines was a hunting and shooting buddy, even though he was much older. I used to travel to South Dakota with him and Leo Arnold to hunt pheasants back in the 1960s.

Help could be on the way for flood victims in Central Illinois. President Obama has declared 11 counties in Illinois part of the federal disaster area.

Paige Collins and Alex Valdez were honored with Student Excellence Awards at the La Salle County Board's May meeting.

A report was received Sunday night a vehicle parked in the 100 block of West Third Street was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle.

THE ISSUE: Pet Project thriving in La Salle County OUR VIEW: Great to see this sustainable mission making a difference The world is a much different place than it was 20 years ago in 1993.

La Salle County students and school groups that do something special now may be eligible for special honors.

The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address, day of processing and pending charge : Dewey H. Murphy, 35, 430 Crotty Lane, Lot 18, Seneca, Sunday, domestic battery and unlawful interference with reporting domestic violence.

THUMBS UP TO a the La Salle County Board for eliminating the fence requirements for swimming pools in rural areas.

In the 20 years of its existence, Pet Project has placed more than 6,500 cats and dogs into permanent homes.

Cody Harney, 21, 808 Chapel St., was arrested Wednesday at his residence on a La Salle County failure to appear warrant for damage to property.

THE ISSUE: Illinois Senate OKs 70 mph highway speed limit OUR VIEW: Could be a good plan, but let's examine the situation closely Amid all the talks about pension reform, gambling expansion and concealed carry, some voters may have missed the moment near the end of April when the Illinois Senate approved a bill increasing the interstate speed limit ... (more)

Gov. Pat Quinn Thursday asked President Barack Obama to declare 11 Illinois counties, including La Salle County, major disaster areas following the storms and heavy rainfall that moved through the state in mid-April. If the request is approved, residents in those counties will be eligible to apply for grants and low-interest federal loans to help ... (more)

THE ISSUE: Chicago violinist performs Saturday in Ottawa OUR VIEWPOINT: Come for the music, enjoy the 'reunion' with a friend Chicago violinist Rachel Barton Pine has a love for La Salle County.

La Salle County deputies, assisted by llinois State Police, responded at 4:51 a.m. Sunday, May 5, to a large-fight-in-progress call at the Grand Bear Lodge in Utica.