Lee County couple indicted after child’s death
DIXON – A Lee County couple have been indicted by a grand jury after the death of a 3-year-old. Authorities say on March 6th they were called to the community of Nelson for an unresponsive child. Upon
Ottawa police recover ghost gun
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department say they recovered a ghost gun after a brief pursuit last week. They say that after an attempted traffic stop last Wednesday, a suspect allegedly fled and discarded what they say
Ottawa K9 search leads to drug arrests
OTTAWA – A search of a vehicle assisted by an Ottawa K9 Officer led to a pair of drug arrests on Tuesday. The Ottawa Police Department say they stopped a vehicle around 3:15 AM and after a
Summer boating safety starts with wearing life jackets, staying sober
SPRINGFIELD – As the summer boating season approaches, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources conservation police are reminding people to wear life jackets anytime they’re on the water and to only operate boats while sober. In 2021
Peru city officials will review each request for louder and longer music this summer
PERU – Businesses and residents in Peru will be allowed to petition for louder and longer music. At Monday night’s city council meeting, officials decided to take the requests on a case by case basis, after
LaSalle Pool delays opening due to cooler weather
LASALLE – The City of LaSalle has delayed the opening of Veteran’s Memorial Pool until the end of the week due to the cooler weather. The pool is now set to open on Monday. The pool, located
Poultry emergency rules continue to combat Avian Influenza
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that it will continue to enforce emergency rules prohibiting the sale or exhibiting of poultry and poultry products at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets to prevent
Crisis nursery in Peoria offers relief during formula shortage
UNDATED – More baby formula has entered the United States to help address the nationwide shortage. 35 tons arrived Sunday in Indianapolis from Germany to be distributed around the U.S. to families who have babies intolerant
Stray Monitor lizard causes flooding in Bankok
Rujira Mahaprom, a specialist at Save Wildlife Thailand, said monitor lizards can often be found around water. One may have entered the pump looking for a place or hide. The animals find easy passage in Bangkok’s extensive
Governor signs Banking Development Districts Act
CHICAGO – Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Banking Development Districts Act into law on Friday. The legislation creates a new incentive program for the creation of bank branches in underserved communities. Banks and local governments