In a move designed to further isolate Moscow’s economy in response to President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, the House passed a bill on Thursday that will suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. Biden is expected to sign the trade suspension measure into law when it ...Read more
A federal judge has allowed a Texas man accused of assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to plead guilty in an unusual move from the court. U.S. District Judge Randy Moss repeatedly asked the defendant, Lucas Denney, if he was aware of his rights and if he wanted to proceed ...Read more
SYCAMORE – The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from a non-profit organization. Maverick received his vest this week thanks to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Maverick’s vest was sponsored by ...Read more
STREATOR – The city of Streator approved an agreement with their public service workers on Wednesday. According to City Manager Dave Plyman the new four-year agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1592 includes a minimum 2.5% cost of ...Read more
DEPUE – A 15-year-old DePue girl is asking for the public’s help in sending her and her family to the Wisconsin Dells. Serenity was born with thrombocytopenia, a condition that causes low blood platelet count, and was later diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. ...Read more
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that another $800 million in military aid will be approved for Ukraine; this after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal for assistance before a joint session of Congress. Biden said the military support will include 800 anti-aircraft systems, ...Read more
PERU – Memorial benches can now be sponsored throughout the city of Peru. The city will be offering the public the opportunity to have a bench installed in a public area with an inscribed plaque. An application form is available at the city office for the program. The price of the bench ...Read more
PERU – The City of Peru Electric Department will be replacing a pole on the high-line along Wenzel Road on Thursday, and the intersection with Marquette road may be partially blocked. Work is expected to start around 7 AM and should be done by early afternoon. The city is asking ...Read more
SHABBONA – The Illinois House has passed a bill supporting the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s efforts to regain possession of the Shab-eh-nay Reservation that was illegally sold by the federal government in 1849. The nation is seeking to reclaim 1,280 acres of land near ...Read more
STREATOR – The Illinois State Board of Education awarded Streator Township High School with a grant to support the mental and physical wellness of students, staff, and parents. The over $147,000 Community Partnership Grant will go towards helping the LGBTQ students increase ...Read more
