Manhattan grand jury indicts former President Donald Trump
A Manhattan grand jury voted Thursday to indict Donald Trump — the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges. The historic indictment comes in a case centered on $130,000 in payments to adult film
Freshman Taylor Vescogni receives first complete game win
LASALLE-PERU, IL — The Lady Cavs varsity softball team beat Morton last night 14-3. Freshman Taylor Vescogni received the complete game win for her first start in a varsity game, only giving up five hits while also
Severe weather to move into the area today
OTTAWA – North Central Illinois could face some severe thunderstorms this afternoon through mid-evening. Damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for tornadoes are all possible this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. There is also
Moratorium on new nuclear power plants in Illinois closer to coming to an end
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate has passed a bill to end the three-decade-old ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants in the state. The bill, sponsored by Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin, would allow
Bloomington Police involved in shooting
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Officers shot a suspect after a call Thursday evening. Authorities say they were called to the 900 block of Turnberry Drive for an allegedly armed subject around 9:30 PM. While en route,
Lightning likely cause of fire that destroys rural Mendota shed
MENDOTA – A shed was destroyed after a fire likely caused by lightning Friday morning in rural Mendota. The Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments were called to the 4300 block of US Route 34 around 1
9 army soldiers killed in Kentucky after two helicopters crash during training mission
Officials confirmed that nine army soldiers were killed after two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division crashed late Wednesday in southwestern Kentucky. There were no survivors. Officials at nearby Fort Campbell said Thursday that the
Stage 212 Auditions for The Wizard of Oz coming soon
LASALLE — Stage 212 in downtown LaSalle will be seeking performers for this summer’s main stage production of The Wizard of Oz. On April fourth, fifth, and seventh at 5 PM, auditions will be held at Lighted
Florida man flees on bicycle
MOUNT DORA, FL — An officer tried to stop a man on his bicycle in Mount Dora, Florida due to missing a front light and red rear light on his blue bicycle. The man told the officer, “nah”
Things you learned in school that are becoming obsolete
Things We Learned in School that are Now Useless Think back to when you were in school. What are some things that you learned that you never used again after finishing that lesson? Some of these items