WASHINGTON (AP) — A geologist has discovered rocks in Canada that may contain sponge fossils dating back 890 million years — potentially making them the earliest fossil record of animal life on Earth. Elizabeth Turner’s research describing the three-dimensional structures was ...Read more
MENDOTA- Another opportunity to help save lives is coming to Mendota. An ImpactLife blood drive will be held Wednesday at the Mendota Civic Center from 8 AM – 1 PM. Masks and appointments are required, and donors can choose from a gift card or a performance pullover. They ask that ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Friday announced the approval of more than $131,400 in funding for nine historic preservation projects through the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund. Ottawa was awarded ...Read more
MARSEILLES – A cat which apparently had multiple zip-ties attached to its body and possible glue poured on its fur is recovering from what authorities say was torture. The Marseilles Police Department began investigating the animal cruelty after being called to the 600 block of Ryall ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle Coutny Sheriff’s Office expressed their gratitude to a K9 and his handler after taking alleged drugs and weapons off the streets of Marseilles during a search. According to LaSalle County Sheriff Adam Diss, a Marseilles Police Officer and his K-9 Tucker were ...Read more
OTTAWA – LaSalle County is experiencing a substantial transmission of COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the LaSalle County Health Department, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health, officials are recommending that all ...Read more
OGLESBY – If you’re planning on venturing to Starved Rock State Park this weekend, you may want to take a peek at the Visitor’s Center’s latest aquarium. The 350-gallon tank is currently hosting fish native to the Illinois River and its tributaries. Site Superintendent ...Read more
CHICAGO – Local gas prices jumped by around 10 cents compared to earlier this month as we wrap up July. According to the American Automobile Association, statewide numbers have faired similarly, as Illinois’ average has increased around 7 cents, now at $3.43. In LaSalle, Putnam, and ...Read more
STOCKTON, Iowa (AP) — An autopsy shows an Illinois scuba diver who died inside a million-gallon farm tank in eastern Iowa accidentally drowned. The Gazette of Cedar Rapids reports that the autopsy for 54-year-old Robert Baenziger Jr., of East Moline, Illinois, was released Wednesday. It ...Read more
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An Illinois woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in Yellowstone National Park. The woman was among a small group of tourists who spotted the female grizzly and her two cubs on ...Read more
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