IDNR to conduct public informational meetings about Chronic Wasting Disease at Starved Rock State Park
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting at Starved Rock State Park to provide updated information about Chronic Wasting Disease, its effect on future deer populations and IDNR’s efforts to control
LaSalle County Health Department to host Food Service Seminar
LASALLE – The LaSalle County Health Department will be sponsoring their Twenty-Eighth Annual Food Service Seminar next Monday. Speakers from various food service and sanitation businesses will raise awareness about better restaurant practices. The seminar will be
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Both victims identified from Saturday house explosion
LASALLE – Both victims have been identified from the house explosion that occurred Saturday morning in rural LaSalle County. The Winnebago County Coroner confirmed that 57-year-old Michele Waters died after being airlifted to a Rockford hospital. Authorities
Ottawa Police investigating vehicle fired upon Sunday night
OTTAWA – Ottawa Police are investigating an apparent incident involving the discharge of a firearm Sunday evening. The Ottawa Police Department were called around 11:30 PM for a report of gunfire near the intersection of West Superior
Coast Guard calls off search for 9 people missing in crash of floatplane near Seattle
The Coast Guard announced Monday that their search for nine people who have been missing since the crash of a floatplane off Seattle on Sunday has been called off. One person was already confirmed dead in the Mutiny
One of two suspects is found dead in Canada stabbing attacks that killed 10 people
One of two suspects in the Canadian stabbing attack that killed 10 people has been found dead, police confirmed on Monday. Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commanding officer of the Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police, said the body
American Frances Tiafoe upsets No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal with win in fourth round of U.S. Open
24-year-old Frances Tiafoe put on the performance of his career on Monday at the U.S. Open, with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 upset win over 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. Tiafoe, who has just
IDPH report cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease in Cook County
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health, working with the Stickney Public Health District, is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Cook County with onset dates between June and August. IDPH has advised hospitals
Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters signs with the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have signed nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, who played 15 games for Chicago last season after 11 years with the Eagles. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy welcomed Peters’ ability on the field,