This or That, Thanksgiving edition
World population hits eight billion people today
According to the U.N., the world will hit eight billion in population today at 1 P.M. Central. We were at seven billion in 2011, and it is projected that we will not hit nine billion until 2037.
Two vehicle crash takes life in DeKalb County
MALTA – One person is dead after a two vehicle crash in DeKalb County on Monday. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to Illinois Route 38 near Malta for a rear end collision between
Harvest nearly complete statewide
SPRINGFIELD – The crops are mostly out of the field statewide, according to the latest USDA crop report. Illinois farmers have harvested around 94% of the corn and 98% of the soybean crop, running well ahead of
Illinois reaches six consecutive months of record low unemployment claims
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced the state has recorded a new, unprecedented number of consecutive weeks below historic continued claims levels for regular unemployment insurance benefits. The most recent data reflects Illinois has
No injuries after car crashes into Peru business
PERU – The Peru Police Department is reporting no major injuries after a vehicle crashed into a business earlier Monday morning. Police say they, Fire, and EMS were dispatched just after 10 a.m. to the
Peru Police Chief Announces Retirement
PERU – The Peru Police Chief has announced his retirement. Chief Robert Pyszka announced Monday that his last day will be November 26th. Deputy Chief Sarah Raymond will take over the top spot in the department next
Man pays $100 to buy an owl at a gas station
A man in Arizona was pulled over by authorities recently and when the officer walked up to the car they found a small western screech owl in the passenger seat. They asked the man where he got
Streator student awarded art prize from Illinois American Water
STREATOR – A young artist from Streator was awarded a prize in the Illinois American Water’s annual “Water Keeps Life Flowing” contest. The art contest is held yearly to promote the importance of reliable, safe water service.
Exercise of LaSalle Nuclear Power Station Emergency Plans Set for Tuesday
OTTAWA – An exercise to test emergency response plans for the area surrounding the LaSalle Nuclear Power Station is scheduled for Tuesday. Emergency response personnel from the state of Illinois, LaSalle County, Grundy County, and others will