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.

A Mendota man was granted pre-trial release Monday after his lawyer argued the shot he fired might have been a justifiable use of force.

An Ottawa man will stand trial July 6 for the recent shooting at a downtown Ottawa tavern. The victim remains hospitalized.

A Leland man could face up to seven years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to setting his own house on fire.

A Streator man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl.

Jerron Fisher was shot in La Salle and, yes, he was carrying a gun – a no-no for a convicted felon. But did he return fire? And did he flee the state? A judge seemed to give him the benefit of a few douts.

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday and returned the following indictments.

An Ottawa man was ordered detained Monday while awaiting trial on felony charges stemming from a Saturday shooting inside a bar.