Two arrested and one wanted on sexual abuse charges

A three-month long investigation has left two men arrested and another wanted for sexual abuse charges.

La Salle Police say the investigation began after a 14 year old girl told them she had sex with a 36 year old man in La Salle.   Warrants were issued last week for Michael Shaw of Spring Valley, Philarious Conway of Princeton and Eric Weatherspoon of Peru.

Shaw is accused of having sex with the 14 year old.  He was arrested Wednesday at work in Ottawa and is being held in the La Salle County Jail with his bond set at $75,000.

Conway was arrested last Tuesday at his home.  He’s also being held in the La Salle County Jail with his bond set at $75,000.

Police are still looking for Weatherspoon, who’s a registered sex offender.  If you know where he is call Illinois Valley Crime Stoppers.

Crash on Rt 6 cleared

Traffic on Route 6 between La Salle and Utica is back to normal.  Traffic had been stopped because of a rash near the entrance of Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course.  That has been cleared.

The accident happened sometime around 11am Friday, possibly involving a car and semi.  You’ll hear more as it’s made available.

Streator requesting photos of storm damage

Do you have photos of Streator tornado damage?

Mayor Jimmie Lansford wants copies of tornado damage pictures to help the city and county document the disaster for the disaster relief application for federal reimbursement they plan on filing soon.

You can drop of pictures or CD’s with the photos at the Streator Police Department.  They can also be emailed to e911@ci.streator.il.us.

Workshop Saturday for job-seekers

Are you prepared to submit a résumé or go to a job interview?  You can brush up your job-seeking skills during a Job Hunters Boot Camp at Illinois Valley Community College Saturday.

It’s not a job fair, but a workshop and training session where you can go through a mock interview and have someone critique your résumé.

It’s being organized by 11^th District Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson, North Central Illinois Works and Business Employment Skills Team.

Registration is recommended.  You can do that by visiting Congresswoman Halvorson’s website at halvorson.house.gov/bootcamp.