LaSalle County remains highest in unemployment, counties make slight uptick
SPRINGFIELD – Unemployment in North Central Illinois for the month of October is slightly up and LaSalle County remains one of the highest regionally. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, LaSalle County made a slight
Top 8 Holiday smells
A recent poll by a group named the “REAL Christmas Tree Board” reveals the top 8 scents of the holidays. 1. Christmas trees 2. Cookies 3. Cinnamon 4. Hot chocolate 5. Gingerbread 6. Peppermint 7. A fire
Food Pantry distribution planned for Thursday in Princeton
PRINCETON – A special event from the River Bend Food Bank, the Bureau County Food Pantry, Old Wheels Club and 1st Lutheran Church in Princeton will be happening Thursday. A food distribution event will be coming to
Man sues company after being fired for not being “fun enough”
A man referred to as “Mr. T.” worked for a business consulting firm in Paris, France. The company regularly had parties where there was excessive drinking and hazing. Mr. T. chose not to partake in these parties
Two killed after three vehicle DeKalb County crash
GENOA – A three vehicle crash in northern DeKalb County killed two individuals Monday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to Illinois 23 near Genoa around 8 AM, where they say 6
Dad arrested for DUI after 12-year-old son calls 911
A 12-year-old boy was a passenger in his dad’s car when his dad was allegedly driving intoxicated. The boy called 911 and told the operator that he needed help, his dad was taking him from Los Angeles
Streator Mayor to run in 2023
STREATOR – Streator Mayor Tara Bedei will be running for a full term this spring. Bedei announced she filed to retain her seat which she has held since January of this year. She was appointed after former