Oglesby man in county jail

An emergency call to an Oglesby home left a man facing a felony gun charge.

The Oglesby police say the man’s wife called 911 about 9pm Saturday.  Officers from Oglesby, La Salle, Peru,  the Illinois State Police, and La Salle County Sheriff’ Department surrounded a home on Maple.  While they were doing that, police say Raymond Carlson came of the home and confronted an officer.

Police say they used a taser on Carlson after he allegedly ignored orders to lay on the ground.   Carlson was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.  He allegedly had two guns. Other charges are pending. He was taken to the La Salle County Jail.

Member of Jesse White tumblers dies

A teenager shot to death as he walked along a North Side Chicago street was identified Friday as a member of the Jesse White Tumbling Team.  16-year-old Devonshay Lofton was shot by a gunman on a bicycle late Thursday, according to Chicago police. He later died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Lofton, a Lincoln Park High School student, had been a member of well-known tumbling team for 5 years, said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.  White founded the squad.

White said, “He was a gentleman in every way. He was well liked and highly respected.”

Gas prices dipping toward $3

Gas prices this low gets you wondering if they can dip under $3.  You’ll find a 10 cent spread in prices at LaSalle Peru Oglesby stations. “Flying J” is $3.09 while Casey’s of LaSalle and Peru are $3.19.

Ottawa gas stations  charge from $3.33 to $3.48. Streator’s range is $3.38 to $3.45.  Chillicothe stations are reporting gas for $2.91. You can see prices on our homepage.  They’re provided by “Gas Buddy”.

New Chicago Archdiocese head named

The bishop chosen by Pope Francis to be the new head of the Archdiocese of Chicago said Saturday that people should not read too much into the decision about the Catholic Church’s future direction. Bishop Blase Cupich  of Spokane, Washington has been described as a moderate and has called for civility in the culture wars.