WLPO-AM (LaSalle, IL)

WLPO (1220 AM) is a radio station located in LaSalle, Illinois, that serves the Northern Illinois area, including towns like LaSalle, Ottawa, and Princeton, all nestled in Starved Rock Country. The station offers a mix of news and talk programming alongside a classic rock music format. WLPO-AM/FM holds the #6 position in market ratings. The station is home to popular on-air personalities, including Rod (Thorson) and Tom (Henson) in the morning, Clare Bennett during midday hours, and Jeremy Aitken, who serves as the news director in the afternoon. On January 1, 2020, WLPO was acquired by Starved Rock Media, Inc., a company founded by longtime staff members Steve Vogler and John Spencer.

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Buda man fatally injured Saturday now identified

1 day ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

The identity of a Buda man fatally injured Saturday in Bureau County has been released. Bureau County Coroner Kurt Workman said the 82-year old man was identified as Jerry Spears of Buda. Spears was involved in a crash on 1250 North Avenue about a half mile west of the village. Traveling westbound, Spear avoided an oncoming tractor but struck the implement behind it. He sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at OSF St. Clare's in Princeton. An autopsy has been scheduled.
Barichello leaves news beat for Streator Chamber position

1 day ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

A former Shaw News Editor has been chosen Executive Director of the Streator Chamber of Commerce. 41-year old Derek Barichello is a Streator native and served as the news editor of the Times, News-Tribune and Bureau County Republican for the past four years. Barichello took over the new post on Monday. He adds that he wants to share Streator's stories about its shops and its manufacturing.
La Salle business denied permits; Council to review "music" and food truck ordinances

2 days ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

La Salle City Council will revisit two ordinances after denying a business owner's requests Monday night. Over one hour's time, the Council approved Lacey Anderson's paperwork for a food truck at the Hegeler Carus Mansion summer concerts. However, requests by Detour Tap's William Hocking for Special Event Permits for a food truck and an extra hour of music this month and next were decisively voted down. Hocking's Detour Tap operates on the same site as the former Nick's on 6.
Buda man fatally injured Saturday after collision with farm implement

2 days ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

An 82-year old Buda man was fatally injured in a collision Saturday west of Buda. Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said the man's Nissan SUV was westbound on 1250 North Avenue just after 3pm. The SUV cleared an oncoming John Deere tractor, but struck the implement being towed. The driver had to be extricated and later passed away at OSF St. Clare's in Princeton. The tractor's driver was a 64-year old Sheffield man. The names of those involved are being withheld pending family notification.
Art Arnolts hits hole-in-one at Edgewood

2 days ago | starvedrock.media | Brandon LaChance

Art Arnolts won't forget Monday, May 12. Arnolts accomplished a feat not every golfer can say they have as he hit a hole-in-one on the 133-yard Hole No. 8 at Edgewood Park Golf Club in McNab with a 9-iron. Witness of Arnolts' ace were Max Billard and Mike Puchalski.
Oglesby's Solar Array Up and Running

2 days ago | starvedrock.media | Tom Henson

Oglesby's new renewable-energy project is in place and the ribbon's been cut at the solar-array area behind the fire station. The project has taken about seven years from idea to completion. Oglesby's array is made up of several long structures of solar panels. This project is one of nine around Illinois, and the city is one of 32 communities taking part in IMEA. The Oglesby project is a 500-kilowatt-generating site. It's expected to produce almost 700 Megawatt Hours in its first year of production.
Rep. Underwood Challenges Young Readers this Summer

2 days ago | starvedrock.media | Tom Henson

Do you remember the back-to-school cobwebs in your head when the summer ended? How we sometimes needed to resharpen our skills to get back into the swing of school after a long vacation? U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood has announced a way to help keep your kids' skills sharp over the break. This summer, the congresswoman invites all students from kindergarten through fifth grade, who live or go to school in her district, to join her Congressional Readers program.
Dixon artist part of new NCi Artworks exhibit on display now

3 days ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

A Dixon man with no formal training has some impressive pictures on display now at the Westclox Building. Each month, NCi Artworks opens a new exhibit, and, the latest is from Ryan Jandrey. A reception was held Friday evening welcoming Jandrey and artist Matt Jagitsch. Jandrey uses charcoal and graphite to convey 3D forms on a two dimensional surface. He told WLPO by email that his work as a trainer helped develop a better understanding of the human form which he applies toward his pictures.
Princeton mail carriers collect over four tons of food Saturday

3 days ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

Food collected by Princeton mail carriers Saturday surpassed last year's total by about eight hundred pounds. Union mail carrier's Deborah Vancleve said they weighed about 8700 pounds at the Bureau County Food Pantry surpassing last year's 7900 pounds. Vancleve hoped to have a final total later this week. The community gave an estimated $28,300 in food. The food drive was supported by Sullivan Foods, Wyanet Carpet and Extreme Rentals.
Weger "mini trial" starts Monday

4 days ago | starvedrock.media | John Small

That “mini trial” for Chester Weger is a go for this week. The 86-year-old's lead lawyer Andy Hale had two motions go against him in court last Monday afternoon. Hale asked for a 2010 speech from the late Tony Raccuglia given at a conference to be part of the evidence in this week's evidentiary hearing. Hale claimed the lead prosecutor in Weger's 1961 murder trial talked about how he thought the convicted murderer's confession wasn't valid.