La Salle News

A Streator man died Wednesday night, several hours after his motorcycle collided with a farm tractor near Matthiessen State Park.

KOTECKI Jacqueline Kay Kotecki, 51, of La Salle, died Sunday, May 12, at her home.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Jack Tidaback and Carol Harcar, both of Grand Ridge. Ryan Nolan and Laura Freis, both of Chicago.

Dorothy L. Morrison, 92, of Peru, formerly of Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 5, at 11:18 p.m. at her daughter's home in Peru.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard Pelka and Jennifer Jerde, both of Ottawa. David Evans and Christina Atchley, both of Streator.

The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living Peer Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the IVCIL, 18 Gunia Drive, La Salle.

The body of a Peru woman missing since April 19 in flood waters south of La Salle was found Thursday morning by Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation police officers.

Alan Pedersen is a bereaved father, nationally recognized inspirational speaker on grief and loss, award winning singer/songwriter and successful recording artist.

The road where a Peru woman went missing during a flood April 19 is undergoing emergency repairs to correct damaged pavement.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Chadwick Simmons and Wendy Snow, both of Wenona. William Dauber and Kerry Izzo, both of La Salle.

Mr. Eugene “Jim” V. Kisellus, 73, of Utica, Ill., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at OSF St.

A self-made international success story, philanthropist and aviation parts pioneer recently rewarded his former school, Illinois Valley Community College, with a $50,000 gift.

In its sixth day, a recovery operation again found no sign of a missing Peru woman whose van was discovered in floodwaters on Route 351 between Shippingsport Bridge and La Salle last Saturday.

Police want a La Salle-linked man's luxury SUV, motorcycle, diamond ring and wristwatch they said were bought with drug money.

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced the five winners of its most prestigious academic honor - the Thomas J. McCormack Scholar award.