“Opening Doors” homebuyer assistance program returns
CHICAGO – The homeownership program designed to help working-class families and underrepresented communities of color throughout the state of Illinois will be returning this year. Offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the Opening Doors
Illinois unemployment rate stable in December
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7 percent based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate was 1.2 percentage points
Body missing after funeral home vehicle stolen in Rockford
ROCKFORD – The remains of an adult are missing after a van was allegedly stolen Saturday in Rockford from a funeral home. The Rockford Police Department reported that the vehicle was located in Chicago on Sunday,
49ers defeat the Cowboys in 19-12 win; advance to face Eagles in NFC championship
The San Francisco 49ers are headed to the NFC Championship Game for the third time in four seasons. Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, bringing the 49ers a 19-12 win against
Temporary school cafeteria worker arrested for pot brownies
LOUISIANNA – A temporary cafeteria worker in Louisianna was recently arrested for allegedly selling homemade baked goods to a student. The baked goods were supposedly brownies laced with marijuana. This allegedly happened on school property and was
815 Elite 12 and under softball team takes championship
The 815 Elite 12 and under girls’ softball team traveled to the Wisconsin Dells Woodside Dome this weekend and took home the Championship. The local girls are from Spring Valley to Ottawa and are coached by Callie
Ottawa Pirate Poms Dance Team qualifies for State
Photo provided by Ottawa Pirate Poms OTTAWA — The Ottawa Pirate Poms Dance Team competed at Washington High School this weekend in the 2A Division and took home sixth place, which also qualified them for the
Beverage industry contributes to LaSalle recycling program
LASALLE – The American Beverage Association, the trade association that represents the non-alcoholic beverage industry, will be contributing $55,000 to the City of LaSalle to help provide recycling carts for residents. The city announced last year that
Suspect found dead after mass shooting in Monterey Park, CA that killed 10, injured 10
Authorities said on Sunday that the suspected gunman who allegedly shot 20 people — killing 10 — at a dance studio near a Lunar New Year celebration in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park has been
Former COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients to be named White House Chief of Staff
Jeff Zients, who ran President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 response effort and served in high-ranking roles in the Obama administration, is expected to replace Ron Klain as the next White House chief of staff. The Washington Post reported