Thief caught allegedly stealing merchandise at Universal Orlando under a Grinch blanket
A woman in a wheelchair had two bags of stolen Universal Orlando merchandise hidden under a Grinch blanket on her lap, according to a new Orlando Police report. The woman, however, wasn’t arrested or charged with a
Dr. Morris officially appointed IVCC’s next president
OGLESBY – Dr. Tracy Morris of Spring Valley was officially appointed Illinois Valley Community College’s next president at a special meeting Tuesday evening. Trustees appointed Morris as the college’s 11th president and approved her employment agreement. She
Holiday light display contest underway in Peru
PERU – The city of Peru is encouraging residents to vote for their favorite holiday lights display. Parks Director Adam Thorson says residents have until Christmas to vote in “The Let it Glow Holiday Lights Decorating
Peru ice rink to open soon
PERU – The ice rink in Peru will be ready for skaters soon. For now, Peru officials are asking skaters to stay clear of the rink at Washington Park to let the water freeze over these next
Thief breaks into home of Robert De Niro’s NYC home
A woman was caught red-handed in Robert De Niro’s Manhattan townhome rental fumbling with his iPad. Authorities were already keeping a close eye on her as she had been spotted trying to open doors to commercial buildings
Top 10 Christmas movies of 2022
What movies have been on your must watch list this holiday season? According to a study by Samba TV, a TV tech company that offers analytics, the top 10 may surprise you! 10. The Holiday 9. How
Energy Transition Community Grant Program makes funding is available for communities who have been impacted by energy plant closures
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity launched the Energy Transition Community Grant Program – an initiative under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act that provides funding to communities undergoing a significant energy
New law in Illinois prohibits child sex offenders from working at carnivals or fairs
SPRINGFIELD – A new law to help make community events safer for children starts in the new year. An Illinois Senate Bill passed last spring will prohibit convicted child sex offenders from working at county fairs, amusement
“Steady progress” on Streator High School’s Marilla Park Pavilion Project
STREATOR – Dave Taylor, Streator High School’s woodworking teacher is reporting steady progress on his Marilla Park Shelter project with students. Now that the former pavilion is gone at the park, Taylor was pleased to
Texas man nicknamed ‘Edward Scissorhands’ cuts neighbors trees while they sleep
A man in Texas has been sneaking around neighborhoods late at night and trimming trees while his neighbors sleep. He has been caught on camera several times trimming trees with his unleashed pup in tow, stepping back