Crime & Courts | Illinois Valley
A homeless man awaits a detention hearing for allegedly trying to steal an off-road motorcycle, only to be caught in the act by the owner.
A La Salle man was ordered detained Wednesday after a traffic stop in Ottawa yielded 8 grams of suspected cocaine and a loaded .45-caliber handgun.
La Salle police announced Monday that officers issued 20 citations for distracted driving violations and another 19 for various violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign.
A Friday drug raid in Peru yielded 3 ounces of purported cocaine plus a Class X drug charge for the occupant.
A La Salle County grand Jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.
A La Salle County man was picked up on a warrant and will be remanded to Iowa to face a charge of sex abuse.
La Salle County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of the April enforcement campaign, held during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
A Streator killer serving an effective life sentence (parole date: 2117) struck out Friday in his bid for a reduced prison time. Malcolm Whitfield's loss in court means he now can turn to an appeals court.
A Mendota man was sentenced Friday to 7½ years in prison for a large meth seizure in 2024.
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