Early morning crash takes life of Spring Valley Man
SPRING VALLEY – An early morning crash took the life of a Spring Valley man Saturday. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, around 12:30 AM they were called to the 1300 block of North Ave
Streator United Way exceeds 2020 pledge goal
STREATOR – The Streator United Way announced they have exceeded their 2020 pledge goal by over $10,000. They had originally hoped to get around $269,000, but ended up with a final pledged amount of $278,085. Josh Biros,
Florida man holds dog for $20,000 ransom
He was charged with armed burglary of a dwelling, grand theft, extortion, grand theft of a firearm, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and convicted felon on possession of a firearm or ammunition.
Bear cub with ‘no travel documents’ caught trying to cross Canada-U.S. border
The female black bear approached the Hyder-Stewart border crossing in northern British Columbia and “sought entry for essential reasons,” the Canada Border Services Agency said in a tongue-in-cheek Facebook post.
Rezin appointed Deputy Minority Leader
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin has been selected as the Deputy Minority Leader of the Illinois State Senate Republican Caucus. The Morris Republican was appointed by State Senator Dan McConchie last week. Rezin, who has served
Obese turtle put on diet after gaining lockdown pounds
The SeaLife favourite has now been put on a strict vegan meal plan, consisting of 550g of cauliflower, sprouts and broccoli and 110g of lettuce a day, combined with an increased fitness regime.
Turkish worker arrested over milk bath in factory tank
Although the location of the incident remains unclear, employee Emre Sayar is seen clearly in a tank filled with milk. The employee who recorded the incident, Uğur Turgut, was also arrested.
Mendota High School considering move to new athletic conference
MENDOTA – The Mendota High School Board will be meeting Tuesday to consider leaving the Big Northern Conference and joining the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Superintendent Jeff Prusator said if the move is approved, the change would
Kim Kardashian West arranged a private Zoom call with Fauci and dozens of other celebrities
Kim Kardashian West was on the call. So was Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, 2 Chainz, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk, according to Fauci and two others familiar with the call.
‘Robot soldiers could make up quarter of British army by 2030s’
“I mean, I suspect we could have an army of 120,000, of which 30,000 might be robots, who knows?” Carter said, although he stressed he was not setting any particular target in terms of future numbers.