World population hits eight billion people today

According to the U.N., the world will hit eight billion in population today at 1 P.M. Central.  We were at seven billion in 2011, and it is projected that we will not hit nine billion until 2037. 

Two vehicle crash takes life in DeKalb County

MALTA – One person is dead after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County on Monday. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to Illinois Route 38 near Malta for a rear end collision between

Harvest nearly complete statewide

SPRINGFIELD – The crops are mostly out of the field statewide, according to the latest USDA crop report. Illinois farmers have harvested around 94% of the corn and 98% of the soybean crop, running well ahead of

No injuries after car crashes into Peru business

    PERU – The Peru Police Department is reporting no major injuries after a vehicle crashed into a business earlier Monday morning. Police say they, Fire, and EMS were dispatched just after 10 a.m. to the

Peru Police Chief Announces Retirement

PERU – The Peru Police Chief has announced his retirement. Chief Robert Pyszka announced Monday that his last day will be November 26th. Deputy Chief Sarah Raymond will take over the top spot in the department next

Man pays $100 to buy an owl at a gas station

A man in Arizona was pulled over by authorities recently and when the officer walked up to the car they found a small western screech owl in the passenger seat.  They asked the man where he got