CHICAGO – An increase in gas demand, alongside a reduction in total supply, is contributing to a spike in gas prices according to the American Automobile Association. Statewide, Illinois is experiencing a significant increase in prices, averaging 30 cents more per gallon compared to prices ...Read more
Officials on Wednesday said that the United States and ambassadors in the European Union have issued new economic sanctions against Belarus for assisting Russia in its attack on Ukraine The penalties will be levied for Belarus allowing Russia to use its country as a staging ground to launch the ...Read more
The White House unveiled a new COVID-19 preparedness and management plan on Wednesday that details steps to prevent infection, keep serious illness and deaths down and be ready for potential new variants – emphasizing that Americans “are no longer going to let COVID-19 dictate how we ...Read more
DIXON – The city of Dixon has removed the Russian flag from a park along the riverfront. The City of Dixon, along with the Dixon Sister Cities and the Dixon Chamber of Commerce said they were united in denouncing the egregious violation of Ukraine’s independent sovereignty. They ...Read more
OTTAWA – Ottawa Central Dispatch honored one of their own for 20 years of service. LEADS Telecommunicator and LEADS Agency Coordinator Grant R. Stock has spent two decades serving the community, not only as a telecommunicator but as a shift supervisor and trainer. According to Gregory ...Read more
OTTAWA – A Justice man is in custody after an alleged robbery at an oasis/gas station on Route 71 in Ottawa. According to the Ottawa Police Department, upon arrival to the scene officers spoke with the victims and witnesses to the incident. Police say it was reported that the suspect ...Read more
During his first State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Joe Biden announced that the United States will close off its airspace to all Russian flights in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Biden said the move would further isolate Russia, which is already facing sanctions and ...Read more
On Tuesday, the 31 countries in the International Energy Agency agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves “to send a strong message to oil markets” that supplies won’t fall short after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Besides the United States, other ...Read more
MENDOTA – A fundraiser for the Mendota FFA has been postponed until next year. The annual Draw Down will be held in March of 2023. Over the past 20 years the Mendota FFA Alumni & Supporters have supported the local ag program by providing funds, volunteer hours, and professional ...Read more
PERU – The city of Peru commended three teenagers for their work in helping to bring a woman to safety. At Peru’s city council meeting Deputy Sarah Raymond recalled the January 25 night when authorities were called for an individual in distress on the Illinois Route 251 bridge. ...Read more
