Diabetes education specialist offers free diabetic programs in Ottawa
OTTAWA – OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will be offering free one-hour diabetic programs hosted by Anne Lauterjung, certified diabetes care and education specialist, on Tuesday at noon at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Lauterjung
Blood drive coming to OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota on Friday
MENDOTA – A blood drive is coming to OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota on Friday. From noon to 5 PM in conference room C, ImpactLife will be collecting donations to assist in treating patients with
Chicago pair facing forgery charges in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – Two individuals from Chicago are facing forgery charges after reportedly passing counterfeit currency in Ottawa on Wednesday. The Ottawa Police Department claim they stopped a vehicle carrying occupants matching a description given for two subjects
Theft ring taken down by photo on social media
Navin “Lovin” Khanna of New Jersey owned an auto shop that allegedly bought and resold stolen converters. He was also one of the leaders of a theft ring of catalytic converters where recently 21 people from five
World Series: Astros take 3-2 series lead after Game 5 win against Phillies
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday in Philadelphia. The Astros now lead the series 3-2 and are one win away from clinching the championship, with Game
Indiana doctor who performed abortion on 10-year-old rape victim sues state Attorney General
The Indiana doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim is suing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for using what her attorneys say are “meritless” complaints to justify subpoenas for medical records. AG Rokita attempted to
FBI warns of ‘credible and broad threat’ to New Jersey synagogues
The FBI in New Jersey warned on Thursday that they were investigating a “credible and broad threat” to synagogues in the state, asking that they take security precautions to protect their communities and buildings. Officials with the
Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving without pay after antisemitic social media post
The Brooklyn Nets announced on Thursday they have suspended guard Kyrie Irving without pay after a post he made on social media last week contained a link to an antisemitic movie. The team said he would be suspended
With the time change comes reminder to check your smoke detectors
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross is reminding residents nationwide that with the time change set for this weekend, that you should take the opportunity to test your smoke detectors. If they fail to respond after installation