SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued recommendations to help slow the spread of avain influenza, or bird flu. They ask that the use of bird feeders and bird baths cease through May 31, or until infections in the Midwest subside, especially those that waterfowl may ...Read more
DEPUE – The DePue Police Department have received a large number of complaints about dogs running at large in the village. They say the Village ordinance is that all dogs must remain leashed, and all should have tags and be registered. Authorities warn that they will begin contacting animal ...Read more
STREATOR – Live Well Streator will receive a grant for the Marilla Park Water Redevelopment Project. Illinois American Water is celebrating Earth Day by awarding over $14,000 in Environmental Grants for water source protection. Live Well Streator will receive a $2,000 grant ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department has received a report of a lottery scam happening in the community. Authorities advise that you should never provide anyone you do not know personally any financial information or banking records. The old adage of “If it is too good to be true, ...Read more
On Thursday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency in Coconino County due to the 20,000-acre Tunnel wildfire. The blaze started Sunday just north of Flagstaff and is 0% contained, according to the national wildfire clearinghouse website InciWeb. At least two dozen buildings have ...Read more
A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary order blocking Kentucky’s new abortion law, which effectively outlaws the procedure in the state. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings approved the temporary restraining order that stems from a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood, which ...Read more
STREATOR – The city of Streator was awarded a safe route to school grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The approved project includes new and replacement sidewalks for children in the community to reach school safely. Various streets within the Riverside area of town will ...Read more
OGLESBY _ When Broadway Backwards debuts on the Illinois Valley Community College stage April 22, the show will mark the return of live theatre to the college for the first time since 2019. The revue features Broadway showtunes with a twist – men sing songs traditionally sung by ...Read more
PRINCETON – The City of Princeton Water Department will begin their semi-annual water main flushing Monday. Residents may notice a slightly stronger chlorine odor. If you find this odor objectionable they advise you keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator and the chlorine will dissipate ...Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday appealed a federal judge’s ruling which rejected face mask mandates for passengers on public transportation. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled in Tampa, Fla., that the mask mandate enacted more than a year ago is ...Read more
