MENDOTA – A weekend of fun and entertainment kicks off in Mendota for the 75th annual Sweet Corn Festival tonight. This evening the carnival midway opens at 6 PM, and activities are scheduled all weekend long, including the giveaway of free sweet corn on Sunday. Friday night is the Queen ...Read more
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice charged an Iranian military operative with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, John Bolton. Bolton, who served as Trump’s third national security advisor for 17 months before resigning, was the main ...Read more
Three people were killed Wednesday when a house exploded in the southern Indiana city of Evansville. The cause of the explosion has not been determined, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was investigating. Evansville Fire Department Chief Mike Connelly said a total of ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts for the upcoming school year. The tests will be provided free of charge. The tests are being ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The latest USDA Crop Report shows Illinois Corn and Soybeans on track for a great year, with 75% of the corn crop in Good to Excellent Condition. Soybeans trailed slightly, coming in at 70% Good to Excellent Condition. The corn crop is nearly 100% silked, consistent with the ...Read more
STREATOR – The “maker’s lab” recommended for Streator’s Business Incubator is set to be a regional facility. City Manager Dave Plyman says the nearly million-dollar grant awarded to the city, will not only fund renovation but assist in the establishment ...Read more
DIXON – A Colorado man is dead after an early morning single vehicle crash in Lee County. The Illinois State Police were called to I-88 between the Rochelle and Dixon exits around 4 AM Tuesday. Authorities say a westbound truck with three occupants left the road for unknown reasons and ...Read more
Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that a man suspected of killing at least two Muslim men in New Mexico has been arrested. The suspect, 51-year-old Muhammad Syed, was taken into custody after a tipster contacted authorities. Albuquerque Police Deputy Commander Kyle Hartsock told reporters ...Read more
A hostage situation at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Florida ended with three people dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Police responded to a report that a person was shot at Bridge the Gap, a non-profit organization, on Monday at approximately 7:00 p.m. in Edgewater, Florida. Bridge the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections will be using over $150 million in state funds to move forward with construction and upgrade projects to facilities statewide. Plans include renovation of kitchen and cold storage areas at Pontiac Correctional Center and renovation of the ...Read more
