Starved Rock waterfall to be featured on postage stamp in 2023
UTICA – One of the attractions at Starved Rock State Park will be honored with a postage stamp in 2023. The United States Postal Service announced that LaSalle Canyon will be one of 12 waterfalls across the
Illinois EPA Announces opportunity for lead water line identification program
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a new funding opportunity to assist communities in meeting the requirements for the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The program will offer grants to local government units
2022 Mustang Shelby Raises Fortune for Hurricane Relief
A 2022 Mustang Shelby worth $112,000 just raised over $1 MILLION at a charity auction for hurricane relief. Most of the money came from two people. A guy paid $400,000 but gave the car back, then it
Retired cop caught dealing drugs in school parking lot in Maine
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending/former-police-officer-sentenced-selling-drugs-cruiser-gun-charges-maine/BUIITAYVAVHQZETIS67VQZR2JI/ A 55-year-old man in Maine retired in January 2021 from the police force after serving 25 years in law enforcement. Six days after his retirement he was arrested for dealing drugs in a high school parking
Bowling for the Cure raises $23,000 for Cops4Cancer
PERU – The Illinois Valley Super Bowl held their annual Bowling for the Cure Saturday. For the first time in years, the response was so high that they had to hold two sessions of the event. This
Bridge to close near Triumph
TRIUMPH – A bridge on North 4050th Road in Ophir Township near Triumph will be closed for repairs beginning Wednesday. The bridge is located between East 6th and East 7th Road. The work is expected to be
Bond set for man accused of shooting, standoff in Sheridan
SHERIDAN – Bond has been set for the man facing multiple charges after a shooting and hours-long standoff in the village of Sheridan on Saturday. The LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss announced that 55-year-old Jeffery L. Plique
Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram placed into NBA’s concussion protocols
The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Monday that they have placed Brandon Ingram into the NBA’s concussion protocols, after Ingram sustained a concussion during the first quarter of last night’s 122-121 overtime loss against the Utah Jazz.
Thief in Texas steals skeleton and rocking chair it was zip-tied to
A thief in Texas was caught on video from a Ring camera stealing a skeleton. The homeowner in Austin stated that he had zip-tied the skeleton to the chair to try to prevent thieves from stealing, however
Possible turkey shortage this Thanksgiving
There is a turkey shortage this year, and you may have to settle for a different main dish or pay more than you would a couple of years ago. 1. Turkey prices crashed in 2019, and a