Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report.
Big Birthday Win
A guy in Georgia bought a lottery ticket on his wife’s birthday and won $10,000. He gave her a big chunk of the money and put the rest in savings . . . but said he’ll probably blow it
No pre-trial release in Mendota shooting
A Mendota man said he shot in self-defense. Prosecutors said the Mendota incident was a drive-by shooting. A La Salle County jury will have to settle that.
No pre-trial release in Mendota shooting
No pre-trial release in Mendota shooting
Photos: Illinois Valley community enjoys Peru ice rink
Photos: Illinois Valley community enjoys Peru ice rink
Amboy police, county deputies investigating attempted armed robbery
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Amboy Police Department are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Shell Gas Station in Amboy.
Lee County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025
Here’s a list of Lee County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.
Radiological technologist Ainsley named Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month for December
