Livingston County welcomes new Sheriff
PONTIAC – A 20-year-veteran of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is the new Sheriff. Sheriff Ryan Bohm took the oath of office Thursday, replacing retired Sheriff Tony Childress, who spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement. Sheriff
Holy Family School wins Regional title
Photo credit Holy Family School Oglesby OGLESBY – The Holy Family 8th Grade Girls basketball team won the Regional title Thursday night at home against Anawan. They will play again on Wednesday against Kewanee for the Sectional
IHSA Coach of the Year – LP’s Coach Haberkorn
Photo credit: LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 LASALLE-PERU – LaSalle-Peru Township High School’s varsity volleyball coach Mark Haberkorn was named the IHSA Coach of the Year Thursday. Coach Haberkorn began coaching volleyball in 1982 at
New Lee County Sheriff sworn in
DIXON – Lee County has sworn in their new Sheriff, replacing retiring Sheriff John C. Simonton. On Thursday Sheriff Clayton T. Whelan took the oath, taking over duties from his predecessor, who held the post for
Top 10 worst Christmas candies
10. Chocolate Orange 9. Peppermint Bark 8. Ribbon Candy 7. Peeps 6. Old Fashioned Candy Mix 5. Non-peppermint candy canes 4. Lifesavers Storybooks 3. Cherry Cordials 2. Reindeer Corn 1. Christmas Nougat Candy
IDNR monitoring suspect outbreaks of avian influenza
SPRINGFIELD – At least 300 waterbirds, primarily snow geese, have died of suspected avian influenza at public hunting areas throughout southern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has confirmed. Members of the public are encouraged
Police investigating armed robbery in Mendota
MENDOTA – Local authorities are investigating an armed robbery Thursday night in Mendota at a gas station. Around 7:30 PM Mendota Police were called to the business on the corner of Jefferson Street and Illinois 251 in
Longtime Putnam County Sheriff retires, Boedigheimer sworn in
HENNEPIN – After decades of leading the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Kevin Doyle has announced his retirement and a new sheriff has been sworn in. On Wednesday Sheriff Doyle made his last call to dispatchers
Which Christmas candy is your favorite?
When you think of the holidays, what candy is the one you look forward to the most? CandyStore.com has put out their annual list, and the number one candy is loosing traction. 1. Peppermint Bark. It’s
When is the appropriate time to take a sick day?
When is the appropriate time to use a sick day from work? A recent poll of 1,000 people show that there is no clear cut time that everyone agrees on, and some of the answers may make