Illinois rail study to close out with virtual public hearing
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation will be hosting a virtual public hearing through Jan. 21 as part of an ongoing study assessing the state’s rail system to help identify potential improvements and solutions. The event
Wahlburgers opens in Peru
PERU – The long awaited addition of the celebrity owned burger chain to the Peru Hy-Vee finally opened Tuesday. The Wahlburgers restaurant, located inside the grocery store, held a ribbon cutting to kick off the first
#Bettywhitechallenge draws money to local animal organizations
LOCAL UNDATED – In honor of beloved TV-personality Betty White, fans nationwide and locally have donated to animal organizations for what would have been her 100th birthday on Monday. Betty White, born on January 17th 1922, was
Mendota surveillance cameras almost fully operational
MENDOTA – The network of cameras around the city of Mendota are all almost fully operational. A total of 47 public safety cameras will be in use, including 18 around the downtown and 29 in city
Newly elected Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia begins term by signing executive actions including a ban on critical race theory in public schools, lifting school mask mandates
Newly-elected Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia began his term on Saturday with executive actions directed at education and the COVID-19 pandemic, which notably included a ban on critical race theory in public schools and a lifting of
Las Vegas Raiders fire general manager Mike Mayock after three seasons and 25-24 record with team
The Las Vegas Raiders announced in a statement that they have fired general manager Mike Mayock. The Raiders said: “We have relieved Mike Mayock of his duties as General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. We thank
Former Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson transferring back to program
Former five-star recruit Hunter Johnson will transfer back to Clemson for the 2022 season. The 24-year-old Johnson was initially a 5-star recruit in 2017, when he committed to Clemson. He played one season with the Tigers before