Police Reports | Illinois Valley

The Streator Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period.

A Mendota man was charged with multiple offenses -- with more under review -- after leading police on a Saturday pursuit.

A La Salle man faces up to 30 years if convicted of charges stemming from a Saturday drug raid of his residence.

A 3-year-old child was killed and a suspect was injured following an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in rural DePue, according to information from the family and a news release the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office.

An Ottawa man faces up to 15 years if convicted of a charge filed after a March drug raid.

An unidentified juvenile is dead after what police have termed “an officer-involved” shooting Sunday in rural Princeton.

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.

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.


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