College signing: Ottawa’s Garrett Shymanski chooses Illinois Central College
Ottawa’s Garrett Shymanski has signed on to continue his education and baseball career at Illinois Central College.
Fed leaves key interest rates unchanged, alludes to cuts coming in September

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady again Wednesday but signaled that a long-awaited interest rate cut may be just weeks away – as soon as mid-September. According to an article from The New York
U.S. Senate introduces bill to protect artists from AI Deepfakes

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the highly anticipated NO FAKES Act on Wednesday (July 31), which aims to protect artists and others from AI deepfakes and other nonconsensual replicas of their voices, images and likenesses.
U.S. Senate introduces bill to protect artists from AI Deepfakes

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the highly anticipated NO FAKES Act on Wednesday (July 31), which aims to protect artists and others from AI deepfakes and other nonconsensual replicas of their voices, images and likenesses.
Joe Rogan stand-up comedy special to stream live on Netflix Aug. 3

Netflix announced that comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan is set to headline a live stand-up special on Netflix, airing Aug. 3 at 10 p.m. ET. Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats, Rogan’s first comedy special in six years,
Cops 4 Cancer raises more than $100,000 from Summer Event

Cops 4 Cancer announced Wednesday its two-day Summer Event in Cedar Point registered more than $104,000, and that amount continues to grow as more donations come in.
Cops 4 Cancer raises more than $100,000 from Summer Event

Cops 4 Cancer announced Wednesday its two-day Summer Event in Cedar Point registered more than $104,000, and that amount continues to grow as more donations come in.
5 Things to Do: Fests in Streator, Ottawa, Peru over the weekend

Streator will host its biggest party of the summer, drawing headline musical acts, a carnival and fireworks, while Ottawa continues Friendship Days and Peru hosts the Taste of the Illinois Valley.
Cole Bishop Injury Raises Concerns for Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are facing early adversity in their training camp with injuries impacting key positions. Rookie safety Cole Bishop is the latest player to join the injured list, adding to the team’s growing concerns about their
Bureau County Senior Center to host Laughter Club

The Bureau County Senior Center will host Laughter Club with Chris Thompson, certified laughter leader from Greenfield Retirement Home, at 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.