12-year-old New Jersey boy does his first breaking news broadcast
SCARSDALE, N.J. — A 12-year-old boy in Scardale, New Jersey created his first breaking news report that also aired on News 12. A semi with 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries went under an overpass and the
Coming to work sick, 10 gripes about co-workers with colds
NEW YORK — Before you go into work not feeling well, take these gripes into consideration. A recent study shows that of 2,000 adult employees by cough brand Bronchostop that three in four workers polled still feel
$1,000 food delivery parade confuses Michigan dad
MICHIGAN — A dad in Michigan named Keith Stonehouse gave his six-year-old son his phone to play a game in hopes of chilling out before bed. The son opened a different app, and began ordering food deliveries
Law enforcement announces special patrols for Super Bowl weekend
OTTAWA – Area law enforcement agencies have announced they will be conducting special patrols for Super Bowl weekend. They say that if your plans involve alcohol or marijuana, you should make the right play and pass
NCI ARTworks will host art exhibit at Westclox Friday
PERU – NCI ARTworks will be hosting an exhibit of the work of David Anderson and Nancy Nieslawski on Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the west wing entrance of the Westclox Building. Numerous
Peru Catholic 8th grade boys basketball team state bound
PERU — Peru Catholic School beat Annawan to take the sectional title, advancing to the state tournament at Assumption Central A&M Middle School. The Cougars will take on Prairieview Ogden this Saturday at 1:00 PM.
Older generations respond to Millennial’s and things they like to say
Older generations pushed back on Twitter to Millennials and gave them examples of things that they say that didn’t make sense to them. “Ditto.” “So I did a thing” and the “thing” is something like: They bought
Downtown dog droppings debate dominates discussion
MENDOTA – The problem of dog owners not picking up after their pets downtown boiled over during the Mendota City Council meeting Monday night. Mayor David Boelk chastised those irresponsible pet owners for not keeping the
Gov. Pritzker announces $40 million grant opportunity to develop business megasites
CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker joined state and local leaders to announce $40 million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds to encourage the development of megasites, real estate ready for manufacturers, distribution centers, industrial centers, and more. The
State Fire Marshal stresses safety during burn awareness week
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fire Marshal is educating the public about the risks of injury during National Burn Awareness Week. The theme this year is “Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!” According to the CDC, over