Adult use cannabis sales in Illinois continue to climb
SPRINGFIELD – Cannabis sales in Illinois continue to trend higher and higher month over month, according to figures released by the state of Illinois. For March of 2023, in-state residents purchased over $100 million dollars worth
State gives $22.5 million to boost tourism and improve attractions
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity awarded $22.5 million in grant funding for 89 projects across Illinois through the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program. This is the second such round of
Marshall County investigating IDOT heavy equipment theft
HENRY – Authorities are investigating who may be responsible for the theft of an Illinois Department of Transportation tractor. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says that last week a John Deere backhoe was stolen from the
Streator Parks planning to move forward with butterfly gardens
STREATOR – The city of Streator Parks & Open Spaces Board will be making plans to possibly move forward with making the city more friendly to butterflies. On the agenda for the meeting this evening at
ICC joins new nuclear regulator commission
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission will be joining the newly established Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative. The partnership will bring together state utility regulators from across the country to discuss the needs and challenges tied to
Traits that are connected by gentics
Did you know some of your behaviors and physical attributes are created through genetics? Facial expressions Deviated septum Insomnia Widow’s peak Caffeine response Sensitivity to bitter food Sneezing in the sun Optimism Life satisfaction
Peru Police give a lifesaving award to two officers
PERU – Two police officers were honored for their life savings skills last month. On the evening of March 11th authorities took a 911 call for a woman not conscious. Peru Police Officers William Sommer and Hunter
Florida man, got milk?
MIAMI-DADE, FL — A group of Florida men were arrested in Miami for suspected theft of dairy products. They allegedly stole over $1 million worth of dairy products. The group worked at McArthur Dairy and were falsifying the
LP Lady Cavs sweep Myrtle Beach Ripken Experience
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Lady Cavs Varsity and JV teams traveled to Myrtle Beach this past week to play against other schools from all over the country in the Myrtle Beach Ripken Experience. The Varsity team
Improvements coming to Blackstone Park in Mendota
MENDOTA – The Mendota City Council last week approved using $200,000 to improve the bathroom facilities and more at Blackstone Park. The funds, allocated by LaSalle County from the American Rescue Plan & Act, will also