Downtown dog droppings debate dominates discussion
MENDOTA – The problem of dog owners not picking up after their pets downtown boiled over during the Mendota City Council meeting Monday night. Mayor David Boelk chastised those irresponsible pet owners for not keeping the
Gov. Pritzker announces $40 million grant opportunity to develop business megasites
CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker joined state and local leaders to announce $40 million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds to encourage the development of megasites, real estate ready for manufacturers, distribution centers, industrial centers, and more. The
State Fire Marshal stresses safety during burn awareness week
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fire Marshal is educating the public about the risks of injury during National Burn Awareness Week. The theme this year is “Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!” According to the CDC, over
Woman leaves restroom with mysterious bulge in her pants
LINCOLN, NE — A woman walked into a chain fast food restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska to use the restrooms. She has previously been suspected of stealing toilet paper on multiple occasions. However security footage shows her leaving
Crypto Lender to pay Illinois investors more than $400,000
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the state will receive $424,500 as part of the $45 million multi-state settlement with Nexo Capital, Inc. Nexo Capital, Inc was offering and selling unregistered securities
Millennial’s take to Twitter with sayings of older generations
Millennials on Twitter took to the internet and posed the question asking “What are some phrases said by older generations?” “I’m videoing this.”” Just nuke it” when something could be warmed up in a microwave. “Phone tag.”
Fowl play expected in altercation between girlfriend and boyfriend
MINNESOTA — A 36-year-old woman from Minnesota recently got into an argument with her boyfriend. On the way home from a bar she allegedly kept hitting him and spitting in his face. Once they arrived at home,
Lady Cav’s Bowling Team continue to break records
Photo provided by LP High SchoolLASALLE – PERU — The LP Lady Cav’s bowling team traveled to Dixon to participate in the Dixon Regional tournament Saturday. They are continuing to write history for LP as the first
OHS Pirate Poms Dance Team takes top two scores at tournament
Photo provided by Ottawa High School OTTAWA — The OHS Pirate Poms competed at Hononegah this weekend in the Regional IDTA (Illinois Dance Team Association) taking first place in both Jazz, which was the highest scoring routine
Illinois Department of Insurance announces 6% increase in ACA Marketplace open enrollment
SPRINGFIELD – The 10th year for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment period brought an increase of 6% of new plans selected by Illinois residents according to the Illinois Department of Insurance. Nationwide, more than 16.3