All hostages were released safely from a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas (about 30 miles northwest of Dallas) following a 10+ hour standoff. According to local and federal law enforcement officials, the man responsible is dead. The group of four hostages, which included the rabbi of the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), will be available in Illinois soon. The antivirals are for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for becoming severely ill, ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water announced they are to construct Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection at the Streator water treatment plant. According to the water utility, the new treatment technology will support safe drinking water to residents and businesses. As part of the ...Read more
UNDATED – Winter weather and the COVID-19 omicron variant are the likely culprits behind a dip in demand for oil, according to the American Automobile Association. Continued growth in the price of crude oil has helped to elevate pump prices. Statewide, gas is almost a dollar more ...Read more
Britain’s Prince Andrew has had his military affiliations and remaining royal patronages stripped away by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Per BBC, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Jan. 13: “With the Queen’s approval and agreement, the Duke of York’s military ...Read more
The Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses on Thursday, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. The President has emphasized the necessity of getting vaccinated against ...Read more
OTTAWA – An Ottawa woman is still missing along the Illinois River after disappearing a two years ago. Authorities say on January 14th, 2020, 45-year-old Tina M. Donovon possibly entered the water at Starved Rock State Park. Her vehicle and belongings were found in the lodge parking ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor released the 2022 version of the state employment laws poster. Under state law, employees are afforded a variety of protections on the job, while employers must adhere to several laws to help facilitate a safe workplace. A highlight of employer ...Read more
MENDOTA – An opportunity to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster is coming to Mendota High School on Friday. From 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM the State of Illinois will be on the campus providing the Pfizer-BionNTech vaccine to those eligible. Booster shots will also be available. No ...Read more
A U.S. district judge rejected a motion by Britain’s Prince Andrew on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre that alleges he sexually abused her when she was 17. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said the 2009 deal “cannot be seen” to benefit Andrew, adding, ...Read more
