Florida man sets home ablaze to get his deposit back
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/03/17/police-hialeah-gardens-man-had-home-set-ablaze-to-avoid-losing-deposit/ HIALEAH GARDENS, FL — A man in Hialeah Gardens, Florida was arrested for allegedly setting a home on fire. He had a contract agreement to purchase the home and paid a down payment of $20,000. However, he
Spring Valley approves tag day sale for American Legion
SPRING VALLEY- The City of Spring Valley has approved American Legion Post 182 Tag Day for May 6th of this year. The decision was made at last night’s city council meeting. The city already has a veteran’s
Three-vehicle crash kills Somonauk teen
SOMONAUK – A three-vehicle crash on Monday night has taken the life of a Somonauk teen in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say that around 6 PM they were called to the area of
Stabbing incident reported at Rochelle High School
ROCHELLE – An altercation at Rochelle Township High School has left one student with what authorities have described as significant injuries. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office say that around 9:30 AM Monday, they were called to
Weekend shooting leaves DeKalb man dead
DEKALB – A DeKalb man is dead after a Sunday afternoon shooting. Around 1:45 PM, the DeKalb Police Department was called to the 800 block of Russell Road for 33-year-old Carl Austin, who was found unresponsive
Mendota plans for fireworks this summer
MENDOTA – The annual fireworks display at Lake Mendota will be held on June 24th. The Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce puts on the event every year with the help of volunteers. To raise funds, the Mendota
Identity of the victim and cause of deadly Ottawa fire released
OTTAWA – The identity of an Ottawa woman who died in an apartment fire has been released, along with the cause of the blaze. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office says 39-year-old Rendelle Farrell perished from smoke
Flowers of the month
Spring is beginning to spring up and flowers will soon be blooming all over the community. Which flower is the flower that represents the month you were born? January: Carnation February: Violet March: Jonquil April: Sweet Pea
Crews battle grass fire in Bureau County
SPRING VALLEY – A grass fire in a ditch in Bureau County Monday afternoon was battled by four fire departments. Around 2:45 PM the Spring Valley Fire Department was called to the scene of multiple blazes spread
Illinois shatters pre-pandemic film production expenditure records by more than $130 million
CHICAGO — The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, leaders in Illinois’ film industry, and state leaders have announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase