Putnam County taking feedback for internet access with broadband survey
HENNEPIN – Putnam County residents are being asked to take part in a survey about their internet use and connectivity. Putnam County is working with Ogle, Boone, and Lee county organizations to gather information for the Accelerate
$550,000 appropriation provides FFA dues for ag education students statewide
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that Future Farmers of America dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall. The $550,000 appropriation is spearheaded by State
Heavy rains dampen some holiday plans
PRINCETON – A deluge of rain on Independence Day may have spoiled some holiday plans, but most area fireworks displays were held Monday night as scheduled. The National Weather Service reports some areas of Bureau County received
Suspected gunman is in custody after mass shooting at 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois kills 6, injures over 20 more
A suspect is in custody in connection with the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Illinois on Monday that killed 6 people, and injured over 20 more. The shooting took place just after 10 a.m.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to President Biden from Russian prison, writing “I’m terrified I might be here forever”
WNBA star Brittney Griner sent a letter to the White House on Monday asking for President Joe Biden’s assistance in securing her release from Russia, where she has been detained for nearly five months. Griner has been
Rafael Nadal advances while Nick Kyrgios overcomes injury to win on Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022
Rafael Nadal moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday, beating No. 21 Botic van de Zandschulp of The Netherlands, 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(6) in the fourth round. The 36-year-old Spaniard, who has won the first two legs of
Carrie Underwood joins Guns N’ Roses for two surprise concert appearances in the UK
Carrie Underwood joined Guns N’ Roses onstage for two songs during each of their July 1st and 2nd shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom, joining the band during their songs “Sweet Child O’ Mine”