Grand Ridge News

State police recently cited three cashiers during checks to see if Streator and Grand Ridge businesses would sell alcohol to a minor.

Zachary Vandepoele, 18 and Kyle Breje, 17, both of Earlville, were cited Sunday at 308 Nebraska St.

Michael A. Eggers, 24, 505 E. 14th St., was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Main Street on a Kendall County failure to appear warrant for probation violation.

It's crunch time for Rosie Rieuf. She has 500 $10 raffle tickets to sell before 5 p.m. Sunday, and she is a little nervous about meeting that goal.

Firefighters were battling a house fire tonight in the 200 block of West Washington Street, police said.

NICK BERTELL of Grand Ridge was awarded the President's Scholarship from Bradley University.

"I think I can, I think I can," will be uttered by many "community celebrities" Saturday in Washington Square.

Tramanh T. Nguyen, 55, of Batavia, was cited on a complaint of improper turning after a collision at 6:34 p.m. Sunday at Spring and Bloomington streets.

The singed frame was the first item the couple received that survived the fire in their Streator home about three miles south of Grand Ridge Friday afternoon.

One converter at a time, the 66 turbines on the area's first wind farm will undergo testing later this month.

The following students received degrees May 11 from St. Ambrose University: RACHAEL VOGEL of Grand Ridge, bachelor's degree in psychology; MEGAN AUBRY of Marseilles, bachelor's degree in finance-accounting, ...

STREATOR: Consolidation a no go Plan faltered on 2 of 4 state requirements Consolidation of elementary and high school districts in Streator won't happen without legislative involvement.

THE ISSUE: Ottawa Elementary School District finances , , OUR VIEW: , Today: Before issue goes to the polls, questions needs to be answered, Wednesday: Crowd gave school officials what they hoped for Based on a ...

James Roe, 25, of 109 E. Marquette St., 1B, was cited Tuesday at his home on a complaint of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Grand Ridge firefighters respond to a single-vehicle accident Sunday at 2089 N. 24th Road in Grand Rapids Township. via The Times

“They started with the 25th anniversary and have kept it going”

Marquette officials praise May Merriment numbers Numbers from Marquette High School's May Merriment event gave school officials plenty to smile about. via The Times

Daughter, Ashley Rene, to Paul and Kari Richardson of Grand Ridge May 8 at St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley. via The Times

Entertainment: Star Search Finals! Jail Report 5-15 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 ... via The Times

By the year 2025, Illinois utility companies will be required to supply at least a quarter of their power from renewable energy sources. via WBEZ-FM Chicago

Local attendees at the Illinois Association for Home and Community Education conference were, seated left to right, Paula Freepartner, Kathleen Jonen, Gail Hayward and Pat Workman; and standing, Nympha White. via Mendota Reporter