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Judge: Toss a kilo of cocaine, stay in jail

Prosecutors allege he tossed a “brick” of cocaine out his car window, sped from the cops, “side-swiped” a truck and then fled on foot. That was too much for a judge Thursday to let Ruemy Duarte Castenada out of La Salle County Jail.

By Tom Collins●

January 08, 2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Ottawa Fire Department to get new radios for $14K

The Ottawa Fire Department is set to receive four new radios after the Ottawa City Council approved a quote from Nicholson 1 Communications.

By Mathias Woerner●

January 08, 2026 at 3:56 pm CST

IVCC hosting nursing program information sessions

Illinois Valley Community College will host two information sessions for prospective nursing students in January and February 2026.

By Shaw Local News Network●

January 08, 2026 at 1:06 pm CST

5 Things to Do: ‘New Year, New You’ brunch, live country music in La Salle and more this weekend

Camp Aramoni will host the 'New Year, New You' brunch on Sunday, Jan. 11.

By 5 Things to Do in Illinois Valley●

January 08, 2026 at 11:45 am CST

A bridge under troubled skies and the ‘Quad Father’ - historical covers for January 8

As Shaw Media continues its 175th-anniversary celebration, we delve into the archives to examine four front pages from January 8, including a striking front-page image of a bolt of lightning over the Illinois River

By John Sahly●

January 08, 2026 at 6:00 am CST