Weight Loss Drug Popularity: Medications are just one component of a healthy weight loss plan
New weight loss drugs have become increasingly popular. From TikTok influencers and celebrities promoting the results, it can seem like they are the magic bullet for weight loss. But there are several considerations to make before diving
Cusick settles with La Salle County for $30,000
Kenneth Cusick entered into a confidential settlement with those who accused him of killing his wife, for which he was acquitted in 2019, but the portion of the settlement paid by La Salle County came to $30,000.
The Times Readers Choice Awards
Do you have a favorite local clothing store, coffee shop or hair salon? Vote for your favorites in those categories in more in The Times Readers Choice Awards for Excellence 2023. Nominate your favorites through June 11,
87 charitable funds and counting, Starved Rock Country Community Foundation looks to grow impact
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is ready for takeoff, said its chairman Reed Wilson when he introduced new director Fran Brolley at an event Thursday. Established in 2015, the foundation has helped the community establish 132
Live Well Streator plans Family Health and Fitness Day on June 10
Live Well Streator will host a Family Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10, at City Park to cap off Community Health Improvement Week, June 4-10. The event will coincide with the Streator Farmer’s Market, running
Write Team: Childhood in Afghanistan left lasting impression
Did you know I actually started writing this column more than 50 years ago? When I was young, I accompanied my parents on a two-year Peace Corps term in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. They encouraged me to start keeping
Structural pension reform for Illinois is overdue
The General Assembly is in the midst of crafting legislation that reflects its most pivotal function – passage of an annual budget. And yet, Democrats, despite their supermajority, already have missed their self-imposed deadline of getting that
Keep Illinois law strong on protecting personal biometric information
Illinois’ Biometric Information and Protection Act has been under attack, almost since the day it was enacted, from companies that don’t want to bother with it. If a company runs afoul of the law and racks up
Lauren Alaina shares two songs from upcoming EP “Unlocked”
Lauren Alaina announced her six-song EP entitled Unlocked, and shared two songs from the EP: “A Walk In The Bar” (listen here) and “Hangovers,” out now. The country music artist and Season 10 American Idol runner-up announced
Morgan Wallen to headline 2024 Gulf Coast Jam
After being forced to pull out of this year’s event due to his vocal cord injury, Morgan Wallen has been confirmed as a headliner at 2024’s Gulf Coast Jam, slated for May 30th-June 2nd in Panama City