From swimming to grilling, tips on how to have a safe Memorial Day weekend
UNDATED – As Americans celebrate Memorial Day weekend, the American Red Cross has some safety tips to prevent tragedies. Before going in, on or around the water, every family member should become “water-smart.” This starts
Survey finds top favorite types of air to breathe
According to a survey done by OnePoll for LG Electornics 69% of people are more conscious about the quality of air they breathe. The number one air people prefer to breathe in is mountain air, followed closely
Streator City Park Fest rings in Memorial Day weekend
STREATOR – Park fest in Streator kicks off this weekend. The annual festival will attract people of all ages with a carnival, craft vendors, and more on Friday through Sunday. Live music will also be featured
St. Louis Blues come back in OT for win over Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in Game 5
The St. Louis Blues’ Tyler Bozak scored the game winning goal in overtime to save the Blues from elimination, defeating the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 5-4 to force a Game 6. The Blues were down
Livingston County Deputies seek individual in connection to Streator incident
STREATOR – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for tips locating an individual they say they need to speak with regarding an incident involving gunfire in Streator. They say that on Wednesday afternoon they
Donors needed for Peru Library blood drive Saturday
PERU – A blood drive is coming to Peru Public Library on Saturday. The Impact Blood Mobile will be taking donations from 9 AM – 1 PM. The holiday weekend and the tragic shooting in Texas leave
IDPH issues update on hepatitis in children
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has received reports of a total of nine patients under investigation for severe hepatitis under ten years of age, up from three that were reported in
Texas Governor Abbott reveals that gunman posted about shooting online ahead of Texas school massacre in Uvalde
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revealed in a Wednesday news conference that the 18-year-old gunman who shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a South Texas elementary school shared his plans on Facebook. The gunman, Salvador
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison following his conviction on child pornography charges
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who appeared in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” was sentenced Wednesday to more than 12 years in federal prison for downloading and possessing child pornography. Duggar was sentenced to 151 months