Rock Falls fire officials used ‘inappropriate’ strategy, took too many risks at fatal 2021 fire: investigator
Calling their firefighting strategy “inappropriate”, a Detroit-based fire investigator on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, blasted Rock Falls fire officials for how they handled a Dec. 3, 2021, fire that led to the death of a Sterling fire
Transportation Secretary Duffy warns air travel could be severely reduced ahead of Thanksgiving
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a stark warning Sunday that U.S. air travel could grind nearly to a halt in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving if the government shutdown continues, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
4 dead, 13 injured after police pursuit in Tampa ends with crash into crowd at bar
A police pursuit through Tampa early Saturday turned deadly when a speeding driver lost control and crashed into a packed bar patio, killing four people and injuring 13 others. According to the Tampa Police Department, the chase
Central Bank IL Pets of the Week: Rango & Daydreamer!
DOG: RANGO – 3-4 year old American Bulldog mix. Rango is a big ham who loves to play with his friend Koby! These two pups enjoy each other’s company but are not bonded and can be adopted
59th Annual CMA Awards announce first round of performers
The Country Music Association have announced the first round of performers for this year’s 59th Annual CMA Awards. The list of performers includes: BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson
The Avett Brothers, Faith No More’s Mike Patton form AVTT/PTTN for debut album
The Avett Brothers have teamed with Faith No More/Mr. Bungle vocalist Mike Patton to form AVTT/PTTN, whose self-titled debut album will be released Nov. 14. To preview the upcoming release (which was produced by Patton, Scott Avett