No injuries after Peru house fire
PERU – A house fire in Peru caused major damage but no injuries Sunday. The Peru Fire Department were called to the 900 block of 26th Street for a fire that originated in the kitchen of a
LaSalle County remains high transmission for COVID-19, 125 new cases
OTTAWA – LaSalle County COVID-19 transmission rate levels remain high, as 125 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the area. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, new cases range from less than 13-years-old to
Man eaten by piranhas after jumping into lake to escape bees
The 30-year-old was fishing with friends when he jumped into a farm lake in the municipality of Brasilandia de Minas on Sunday, according to the local Fire Department.
South American family’s ‘pet dog’ that killed ducks and chickens turns out to be a fox
“We had thought he was a purebred puppy,” said Ms Sotelo, who added that her teenage son bought the animal as a pet for the equivalent of $13 (£10) about six months ago.
Firefighters rescue man trapped in wall for days
SYRACUSE – A man was rescued from inside a wall on Friday in New York state after being trapped for two or three days. The Syracuse Fire Department were called to the Landmark Theatre where employees
Streator Police investigating attempted arson
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department are investigating what they say was an attempted arson on Friday morning. They say they were called to the 400 Block of North Shabbona Street for what was described as a
OSF Multispecialty Services Announces Tamera Henkel, DAISY Award Winner
MENDOTA – OSF Multispecialty Services is pleased to announce the DAISY Award was recently presented to Tamera Henkel, RN, BSN from the OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine, Washington Street office located in Mendota. Tammy has been
Blood drive coming to OSF Saint Paul Friday
MENDOTA – ImpactLife, formerly known as Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, will hold a blood drive from noon until 5:00 p.m., Friday in Conference Room C at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center. Volunteer blood donors are
New State ID program launched for released prisoners
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced a new program to provide individuals with a state ID card upon release from prison. The program is expected to serve 27 Illinois Department of Corrections facilities
Marquis Energy participates in virtual grain tour showcasing Illinois Ag to the world
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture held its annual grain tour on October 19th, and a number of companies participated, including Marquis Energy. The grain tour, which traditionally takes place in-person was virtual for the second