Michigan man finds dozens of bowling balls during home improvement project
MUSKEGON, MI – A man replacing the concrete steps on his home made an unusual discovery during the demolition – over 100 bowling balls. David Olson began the work early Thursday and started documenting his uncovering of
Stay safe this Fourth of July with tips from the Streator Fire Department
STREATOR – Our nation’s birthday is just days away and while many are already celebrating with fireworks, now is the time to be thinking about safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks start
Streator residents in designated project area encouraged to take survey to get their houses rehabbed
STREATOR – 10 Single-family homes in an area east of the Vermillion River in Streator will be eligible for a housing rehabilitation grant. Streator’s city council invited residents on Wednesday to learn more
Man Tried To Pay $200 Bail With Counterfeit Bills: Sheriff
The man was able to post $100 in bail later in the day, the sheriff’s office said. His court date is scheduled for Aug. 4. Court records do not indicate if the man has an attorney to
Japanese official warns of Pearl Harbor-style surprise attack on Hawaii by Russia and China
“We have to show the deterrence towards China, and not just China but also the Russians, because, as I told you, that they are doing their exercises together,” Japanese deputy Yasuhide Nakayama told the Hudson Institute this week, according
Google and Microsoft agree to start suing each other again
The non-aggression pact, signed five years ago, let the two companies set aside their numerous lawsuits. It also created a process by which they could resolve conflicts behind closed doors, requiring Microsoft and Google to follow
Florida Man cited over dispute over ordering salads from a restaurant
For nearly 20 years, Woodburn has ordered the same salad to-go for his wife at Hillstone, a restaurant he has frequented since it was known as Houston’s. But, on Tuesday, that tradition ended with two Winter Park
LaSalle County Sheriff ends emotional last day
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton gave an emotional last radio call as he officially retired Wednesday after 23 years as Sheriff. New Sheriff Adam Diss was appointed his successor and will hold the position until
Streator City Council to hold public hearing for housing rehab grant
STREATOR – The City of Streator announced they will be conducting a public hearing Wednesday to hear from the community about their intent to apply for a housing rehabilitation grant. The grant would fund the rehab
Area fire departments called to battle Morris blaze
MORRIS – A fire at a building in Morris that was storing lithium batteries is still burning, and many area agencies and the Illinois National Guard are being summoned. The Peru, LaSalle, Ottawa, Oglesby, Marseilles, Mendota