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Pump prices spike nationwide

    UNDATED – Gas prices are back up nationwide as crude prices increase, according to the American Automobile Association. The AAA says pump prices will likely face upward pressure as oil prices remain above $105 per

May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month

CHICAGO – May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to honor foster families across Illinois who have opened their hearts and homes to provide a temporary safe haven to children and encourage more to join them

Take precaution with tips to avoid tick exposure this season

OTTAWA  — Illinois officials are urging residents to check themselves and their children carefully for ticks after spending time in wooded areas this spring. The Illinois Department of Public Health along with the LaSalle County Health Department

Illinois State Police searching for escapee along I-39

METAMORA – The Illinois State Police are looking for a man they say escaped from a hospital transport van along I-39. On Wednesday night around 11:20 PM, they say 47-year-old Javier Aguirre from Hoopeston fled the van

Woman almost buried alive; she awoke during her funeral

A funeral was conducted on April 26 for Rosa Isabel Cespedes Callaca who was pronounced dead after being involved in a  car crash which led to her brother-in-law’s death and the nephews getting injured. A funeral was

Gator breaks into garage, drinks diet soda

“There was Diet Coke spewing everywhere, because the gator was interested, tore open the box, had a few cans,” said Karyn. “Probably thought it was beer, maybe. I don’t know.”