The LaSalle County coroner on Tuesday tried to push back on what he called false information circulating about Jelani Day’s death rumors that have had plenty of room to spread in the absence of almost any information being released by authorities.
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STREATOR – Streator High School is beginning the process of seeking out a school resource officer. According to Superintendent Dr. Matt Seaton, due to short staffing, an SRO will not be available via the city of Streator and the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department. Seaton recommended posting the position in the next month to begin the interview process to hire an individual by fall. The school would be looking for a retired police officer who is licensed to carry a weapon.
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March 17, 2021
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A press conference held by the LaSalle County Coroner’s, Sheriff’s, and State’s Attorney’s Office
SHERIDAN – Two people were killed and one person injured after being shot allegedly by a Sandwich man on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s department, on Tuesday night just before 10 p.m., Sheridan and Sandwich Police were called to the 800 block of West Church Street for an attempted break-in of the residence. The caller stated the windows of the residence had allegedly been shot out. The victim, 37-year-old Janelle Johnson, who was injured from glass fragments as a result of the gunshots, stated to authorities she believed the suspect was her ex-husband. The subject allegedly fled the area, but a black Cadillac parked in the victim’s driveway was found by police upon arrival to the scene. As the search continued, Johnson attempted to contact her parents and later l
KERNAN - A shooting incident is being investigated near Streator. On Friday evening the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office was called to a residence in Kernan east