Each January, Radon Protection Month highlights a silent but serious health risk affecting homes across LaSalle County and the entire state of Illinois: radon gas . As a content creator focused on emergency management, it’s vital to raise awareness about what radon is, why it matters locally, and how residents can take action to protect their families. 🧪 What Is Radon and Why It Matters Radon is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless radioactive gas  that naturally forms in so

As the festive season approaches and families across LaSalle County begin decorating, traveling, and gathering to celebrate, the team at LaSalle County EMA would like to remind everyone — holiday joy should go hand in hand with safety and preparedness. Between winter weather, seasonal decorating, holiday travel, and more, there are simple steps we can all take to keep our homes, families, and community safe this Christmas. ✅ Get Winter-Ready: Home, Vehicle & Family Build or r

By LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency As winter approaches, our county begins preparing for the challenges that snow, ice, and extreme cold can bring. While our highway department and sheriff’s office both play critical roles in keeping residents safe, every driver also has a personal responsibility to be ready for winter travel. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading out for holiday travel, or taking a long-distance road trip, winter conditions can change rapidly

Exelon is conducting a survey of the public surrounding nuclear power plants in Illinois. The purpose is to identify local behavior...

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Coronavirus Information from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Information on COVID-19 from LaSalle County Health Department

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Due to COVID19, NWS has cancelled all these events. NWS is NOT rescheduling spotter classes. If you're still looking for a weather...