Earth Day tips to go green
Earth Day is tomorrow, here are some ways you can go green and help the environment! Stop using plastic coffee pods Minimize household chemicals and waste Compost kitchen waste to save landfill space Replace your lawn with
Illinois ranked top ten most expensive
CHICAGO – NorthCentral Illinois gas prices have remained steady in the past week, according to the American Automobile Association. Statewide, Illinois continues to average over $4, while the national average is at $3.86 cents per gallon. LaSalle
Bloomington PD open death investigation for 39-year-old woman
BLOOMINGTON – An investigation is ongoing for a woman found dead in Bloomington on Thursday. According to the Bloomington Police Department, 39-year-old Melissa Sue Ostrom was reported missing on Monday. After an extensive search of the area
Florida man busted trying to steal, claims he was just trying to get wallet
PLANT CITY, FL — A man in Plant City, Florida was recently arrested after he allegedly tried to steal $2,400 worth of Pokémon cards. When stopped at the front of the store by an employee he took off
How do you top your French fries?
What is your favorite topping or condiment for your French fries? Cheese & bacon Bacon & ranch Ketchup Chili Garlic Parmesan Ice Cream Poutine BBQ sauce Mayo Aioli
Large hail reported in Bureau County during Wednesday storm
PRINCETON – The National Weather Service is looking into reports of damaging hail after a thunderstorm moved across North Central Illinois on Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologists would like to hear from residents in northeast Bureau County who experienced
Re-Imagine Mendota awarded big Heart & Soul grant
MENDOTA – A community organization looking for good ideas and good people has been awarded a grant from a national non-profit to promote the city of Mendota. Re-Imagine Mendota has partnered with Community Heart & Soul to
Mendota High School waives all fees for 23-24 school year
MENDOTA – The Mendota High School Board of Education has waived all registration, lab, driver’s education, and participation fees for the 2023-24 school year. This will be the fourth consecutive year all fees have been waived. Outgoing
A look back at the 2004 Utica Tornado
From the archives of Studstill Media UTICA – On April 20th, 2004 a tornado swept across Putnam and LaSalle County, injuring dozens and claiming 8 lives in the village of Utica.
IDNR tallies up harvested turkey by youth
SPRINGFIELD – Youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 1,309 birds during the 2023 Illinois youth turkey season. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, locally, Lee County youth hunters took home 12 turkeys, Bureau