GENOA – A man who was reported missing from Wisconsin last week has been found deceased in a field in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say that 33-year-old Justin Lampard was last seen on Tuesday, January 4th. Authorities say his cell phone was tracked to an area near ...Read more
The Internal Revenue Service said on Monday that acute staffing shortages will likely delay tax refunds and other services this year as the agency prepares for the 2022 tax filing season, which will begin on January 24. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig told reporters that this year’s window ...Read more
California state prison officials announced Monday that real estate heir and convicted murderer Robert Durst has died at age 78 while serving a life sentence. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Durst died of natural causes early Monday while being treated ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is now scheduling all COVID-19 tests online. Anyone needing a COVID-19 test must schedule their test online. The new online scheduling system will alleviate the wait time for one of the three tests they have available. Visit ...Read more
MARK – No injuries were reported after a fire at a residence in Putnam County Sunday night. Around 9:30 PM the Granville Hennepin Fire Protection District were called to the 100 Block of Via Cavour in Mark after a resident called saying they could smell something buring in their home. The ...Read more
PERU – If you’re thinking of picking up a coffee this morning before work, Peru PADS Shelter could use some morning brew as well. Executive Director Carol Alcorn says the Peru and Ottawa PADS Shelters are currently consolidated in Peru due to a lack of staffing. Alcorn ...Read more
A devastating five-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City on Sunday, killing at least 19 people, including nine children. More than 200 firefighters with the Fire Department of New York battled the blaze, which was first ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon ...Read more
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is moving its tuition payment deadline to next Wednesday to allow students more time to financially prepare for the spring semester. Spring students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours through April 7 are also eligible for Higher ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau has announced the option for customers to receive correspondence regarding their FOID cards and Conceal Carry Licenses from the ISP by email and/or text message instead of the mail. Holders should set up an online account at ...Read more
