La Salle County police reports: June 12, 2023
Nicholas D. Koehler, 24, of La Salle, was charged by La Salle police with driving while suspended at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday at Fourth and Joliet streets. Ricky Jenkins, 64, of La Salle, was charged by La Salle
Indiana Man Arrested After Shooting at a Mouse
Frankie, and Indiana man, arrested after shooting at a mouse, outside, that was in a trap. He was shooting in the direction of neighbors, including an eight-year-old. He was charged with criminal recklessness.
Golf: Baley Lehr captures second straight Pine Hills Invitational title
In most golf tournaments, there always seems to be a key shot or moment in the final few holes that in the end makes the difference in the final outcome. In Sunday’s final round of the 75th
Man exits car and chases black bear at Yellowstone
YELLOWSTONE – A man was caught on video that was uploaded to YouTube showing him exiting his car and chasing a black bear. He did not get close enough to touch the bear. Video was posted on
Family Finds 1 Million Pennies While Cleaning Out Parents’ Basement
A couple in L.A. were cleaning out their parents’ basement last year, and they found at least a MILLION pennies in a crawlspace. That’s around $10,000.
Top 10 Strangest Places in the World
Where are some of the strangest places you have ever visited? Can they top this top ten list? Island of Dolls (Mexico) Blood Falls (Antartica) Skeleton Lake (India) Lake Hillier (Australia) Sea of Stars ( Vaadhoo Island,
Ottawa settles case with Cusick for $30,000
An attorney for the city of Ottawa disclosed Kenneth Cusick, accused and later acquitted of murder, settled a lawsuit with city police for $30,000. Cusick had sued his numerous accusers of “fabricating” evidence against him. The named
Illinois Valley Family Co-op Swim Team places in top 10 at Special Olympics State Games
BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Valley Family Co-op swim team competed this weekend at the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games. The team, consisting of Kelli Ewbank, Allison Gens, Ashly Weiland, Jessica Swietek, and Ann Schmitt brought home 5
Oglesby Summer Fun Fest returns June 15-18
Farmers might not be thrilled with the clear forecast – a little more rain would alleviate our moderate drought – but Oglesby residents will have plenty of sunshine for the annual Summer Fun Fest. Oglesby Summer Fun
Write Team: 3 memorable early Midwestern books
American literature has been enriched by three Midwestern books, which I would like to share with you. I think of Juliette Kinzie’s fine book, “Wau-bun” (1855), telling of her days at Fort Winnebago, Wisconsin. The account of