A Marseilles man has been arrested on a complaint of aggravated arson following a Thursday morning fire, Captain James Buckingham said in a Thursday news release.

La Salle County officials expressed concern and surprise over the plan to close Planned Parenthood’s Ottawa location in March, but announced they are working to help people affected by the loss of services in the region.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through its Community Services Block Grant, has made funds available to Tri-County Opportunities Council for at least 12 scholarships of up to $1,250 each for income-eligible students.

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees Audit/Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Board Room C307.  

Refurbished Treasures was recognized as the Streator Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for December.

OSB Community Bank and its employees donated to the United Way of Eastern La Salle County.

Derek Hornick cut a deal Friday that didn’t end all his legal troubles – he still faces up to 30 years for drugs – but which at least got him out of La Salle County Jail. He lasted four days.

One of the suspects in the COVID-19 relief scams still awaits a trial setting. James Forbes might have to first settle his lingering gun and drug charges from 2022.

The Grand Ridge Village Board addressed questions and concerns residents had Tuesday about the change to a single trash hauler for the community.