Take precaution with tips to avoid tick exposure this season
OTTAWA — Illinois officials are urging residents to check themselves and their children carefully for ticks after spending time in wooded areas this spring. The Illinois Department of Public Health along with the LaSalle County Health Department
Price of oil reflected in cost at the pump
CHICAGO – The price of oil has dropped nearly $20 per barrel recently to the upper $60s, which has spurred the retreat for gas prices, according to the American Automobile Association. The national average for a gallon
Lower unemployment rates in March for area counties
SPRINGFIELD – Unemployment rates in North Central Illinois eased for the month of March according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. In February, LaSalle County had the third highest unemployment rate in the state at 6.6%.
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Suspect arrested in shooting at Atlanta medical facility that left 1 dead and 4 injured
A man suspected of shooting five women inside an Atlanta medical facility waiting room is in custody, the Atlanta Police Department confirmed. One woman was killed and four others were wounded by a gunman inside a downtown medical
NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights beat Oilers; Hurricanes defeat Devils in Game 1
* The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4. Ivan Barbashev and Chandler Stephenson scored two goals early in the third period to take a 5-3 lead, despite Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scoring four goals. He
Illinois Department of Agriculture announces the return of poultry shows for 2023
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the return of poultry shows for the 2023 fair season. The highly pathogenic avian influenza cases forced the cancellation of in-person junior and open poultry shows at Illinois
Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 to tie series 1-1
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 1-1 in Game 2 at TD Garden in Boston. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Malcolm Brogdon scored 23 from the bench,
Illinois updates area fish consumption advisories
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced updated consumption advisories for fish caught in Illinois waters. Ten bodies of water, rivers, and streams added site-specific methylmercury advisories. Locally, PCB advisories were removed for certain
Illinois Senate and House pass a bill to prevent book bans
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House and Senate yesterday passed a bill to prevent book banning, the first in the nation. The bill, which awaits the Governor’s signature, allows the Secretary of State’s Office to authorize grants