LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission wants to turn Illinois green for the week of Veterans Day
PERU – The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission wants to promote a unique way to honor those who have served our country during the week of Veterans Day. They are asking that green light bulbs be installed
Florida Man Blames Paranormal Activity for Driving Car Missing Two Tires
An SUV missing two tires was stopped along Florida’s Interstate 75, and the driver says paranormal activity was behind the disappearance, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports. It happened, he said, because someone put a curse on
Teenager calls 911 during robbery, her mom picks up
A 16-year-old girl in New Orleans was working in a fast food restaurant when another woman came in and robbed the place. The 16-year-old along with coworkers were locked in the freezer. Thankfully the girl had her
Repeat offender kicks cop in the groin, again
A Chicago man was recently released from prison after being arrested for punching a woman in the face and kicking a cop in the groin. Six days lafter his parole, he was arrested again for punching a
World Series: Astros throw no-hitter in Game 4 win over Phillies to even series
Houston starting pitcher Cristian Javier and Astros bullpen teamed up to throw the first combined no-hitter in World Series history, earning them the 5-0 win in Game 4 over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in Philadelphia. Javier
Gas prices drifting downward; still above $4 locally
CHICAGO – The pain at the pump may be drifting away, but gas prices are still above $4 a gallon locally. The American Automobile Association say the national average for a gallon of gasoline is at
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates another 0.75 percentage point
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage point — or 75 basis points — citing continuing upward pressure on inflation as the reason. The Fed said in a statement: “Inflation remains elevated, reflecting
Parkland school shooter sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole
The gunman who murdered 17 people at a Florida high school was formally sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. After a months-long trial, a jury in October recommended Nikolas Cruz, 24, be
Inflation puts tighter squeeze on already pricey kids sports
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Sticker shock in youth sports is nothing new, but the onslaught of double-digit inflation across America this year has added a costly wrinkle on the path to the ballparks, swimming pools
Browns GM says QB Deshaun Watson set to start vs. Texans
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Wednesday that suspended quarterback Deshaun Watson will start the first game he’s eligible, which looks to be on Dec. 4, in Houston against the Texans. Watson continues to serve an 11-game