CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a central Illinois man pleaded guilty Friday to felony charges for assaulting a law enforcement officer and a member of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors say 44-year-old Shane Jason Woods of Auburn, Illinois, ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health released data that shows that widely available COVID-19 treatments have helped to avert approximately 8,600 hospitalizations in the last four months. The announcement comes as 68 counties in Illinois are at an elevated level for COVID-19 and ...Read more
LASALLE – A backyard astronomer program will be coming to the LaSalle Public Library Saturday. The LaSalle Public Library will host a showcase event for Project Next Generation: Destination Discoveries “Be a Backyard Astronomer,” program, especially for youth ages 11 through 14 ...Read more
DWIGHT – A Marseilles man was shot in Dwight Sunday morning during what police described as a confrontation. The Dwight Police Department say 32-year-old Johnathan Behrens was outside a home in the 500 block of East Seminole Street Sunday morning, where he was shot and suffered a non-life ...Read more
HINCKLEY – One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the 17000 block of Jericho Road near Hinckley Sunday morning after a truck was found crashed around 10 AM. The driver was deceased and their identity is ...Read more
STREATOR – The Illinois Valley Clubhouse has reintroduced the Monthly Support Group for Acquired Brain Injury, including trauma or stroke. They will be meeting at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at 508 E. Broadway in Streator. The next meeting is September 15th. There is no cost to ...Read more
STREATOR – The Illinois Valley Clubhouse has reintroduced the Monthly Support Group for Acquired Brain Injury, including trauma or stroke. They will be meeting at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at 508 E. Broadway in Streator. The next meeting is September 15th. There is no cost to ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is celebrating a 14 year safety milestone achieved by the Streator District. Bernie Sebold, senior manager of Illinois American Water’s safety and health program, said “The Streator team have made safety their priority, and their efforts have prevented ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is celebrating a 14 year safety milestone achieved by the Streator District. Bernie Sebold, senior manager of Illinois American Water’s safety and health program, said “The Streator team have made safety their priority, and their efforts have prevented ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and local emergency managers, are encouraging Illinoisans to take time to prepare for potential emergencies at homes, at work, and in the community. National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and ...Read more
