Child Dead After Murder-Suicide in Joliet

JOLIET – A child is dead after a domestic dispute reportedly ended in gunfire Saturday in Joliet.   The Joliet Police Department say they were called around 2:45 PM to a residence in the 8300 block of

CDC awards full recognition to IVCH Diabetes Prevention Program

A local diabetes prevention program that helps Illinois Valley residents who have prediabetes deal more effectively with the disease has received full recognition from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deb Redd, coordinator of the

Illinois State Police participates in rail safety initiative

METAMORA — For the sixth consecutive year, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 8 Commander Chad Peterson announces District 8 is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and

New courses coming to STHS

STREATOR – Streator Township High School’s board approved three new courses. Students will soon have to opportunity to take a Creative Entrepreneurial Opportunities, a full year business course, Construction Process, a second semester program designed to take

Michelangelo’s David at Risk From Weak Ankles

Michelangelo’s David risks crumbling down under its own weight because of the statue’s weak ankles.  Alarm bells sounded after researchers carried out a series of centrifuge tests on small-scale plaster replicas of the marble masterpiece. Apparently, damage