Snowmobile Safety Week across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 this year. “It’s important
Railroad crossing improvements coming to Triumph
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the ongoing commitment to public highway-rail safety, the rail crossing at 39th Road in Triumph is due to get gates along with new lights and bells. The Grade Crossing Protection Fund has
Intoxicated driver does ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ jump over freeway bridge, police say
The man’s black Chevrolet Impala left the road, drove up the embankment, went airborne and hit a road sign before landing on the other side of the bridge, police said.
Former Streator Mayor Passes Away
STREATOR – Former Streator Mayor Jimmie D. Lansford passed away Saturday in Ottawa. The 82-year-old held the position until the end of 2021. Lansford was first elected mayor in 2010 after previously serving on the city council
Child Activity Center staffed by the Illinois Valley YMCA will soon open at IVCC
OGLESBY – Child care will soon be coming to Illinois Valley Community College. A short-term watch center will open for use by IVCC students as early as February. IVCC President Jerry Corcoran announced the partnership at the
Dozens of homes destroyed, power outages after tornado hits Southwest Florida
Dozens of homes were destroyed Sunday morning when severe weather tore through southwest Florida. At least 28 homes in Lee County were destroyed, with an additional 62 homes damaged. More than 7,000 were without power and as
Suspect holding people hostage at synagogue in Colleyville, Texas is dead; hostages are released safely
All hostages were released safely from a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas (about 30 miles northwest of Dallas) following a 10+ hour standoff. According to local and federal law enforcement officials, the man responsible is dead. The group
San Francisco 49ers defeat Dallas Cowboys 23-17 in wild card match
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers met in the NFL playoffs for the first time in over 20 years Sunday, with San Francisco defeating the Cowboys 23-17. The two teams added to their historic rivalry with
Buffalo Bills make history in 47-17 playoff win against New England Patriots
The Buffalo Bills made history in their 47-17 blowout victory over the New England Patriots – Buffalo never punted, kicked a field goal, nor turned the ball over, making them the first team ever in the NFL