Watermelons not found on Mars – contradicting earlier reports
“Authorities say rise of fruit aliens is to blame for glut of outer space watermelons,” read the story, which was deleted less than an hour later, according to a partial cache of its contents on Google News.
Oglesby officials want you to handle its micro pantry with care
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby is imploring residents to treat its micro food pantry with care. Earlier this week the city reported vandalism as well as expired foods left in the food pantry located
Streator City Council to review updated mobile food vendor ordinance draft
STREATOR – Mobile food vendor regulations have been discussed recently by Streator city officials. With more and more food trucks popping up in the area, cities across North Central Illinois have been steered to discuss directives. Officials
Princeton motorcyclist killed in two vehicle crash
PRINCETON – A 60-year-old Princeton man is dead after a two vehicle crash Tuesday. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office reported they were called to US Route 6 east of Princeton around 2:30 PM for a car versus
Florida Man stabs another Florida Man with a sword during remote control dispute
The victim said they got into an argument over him hogging the TV remote which, records show, ultimately led to the stabbing.
Couple buy home without viewing first and discover secret room
TikToker Raine, who goes by Sissyhandshaw online, shared the discovery on TikTok in a video that has since been viewed almost 16 million times. @sissyhankshaw Ok part two for you weirdos!!!!! ♬ original sound – Sissy Hankshaw
Illinois to begin checking for auto insurance electronically
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will begin cracking down on motorists who do not carry insurance with random checks done electronically twice a year. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said the program requires insurance companies to work
Mendota Police Department to train officers with non-lethal restraint device
MENDOTA – A new device to detain individuals in certain situations by law enforcement was introduced to Mendota’s City Council Monday. According to Mendota Police Officer Randy Tucker, so far only a few officers have been trained
Peru Police Department to receive 24/7 intervention from Arukah Institute for substance abuse and mental health crisis
PERU – The city of Peru is partnering with a rural-focused mental health care provider to receive around-the-clock support for at-risk individuals. Arukah Institute of Healing in Princeton will work with law enforcement in times of crisis
Man mortified after realizing he buried his neighbor’s cat thinking it was his own
Sharing his story anonymously, the man said that his favorite pet, literally named Favorite, had gone missing so he went in search of the wayward feline. But his heart dropped when he found a cat with