Pfizer begins testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine January 26, 2022 5:05 am|Pfizer and BioNTech announced on Tuesday that they have begun a clinical trial to evaluate a new, omicron-specific…
2nd NYPD officer, Wilbert Mora, dies from injuries in Harlem shooting January 26, 2022 5:00 am|NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announced Tuesday that NYPD officer Wilbert Mora, who was shot while responding to a…
Boiler Explosion kills 6 in Mendota on this date in 1895 January 25, 2022 2:56 pm|MENDOTA – Six men were killed and a half dozen more injured on this date 127 years ago…
American Red Cross declares “national blood crisis”, donation opportunities in Livingston County January 25, 2022 9:36 am| PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department is asking residents to donate blood as the American…
Lee County responders praised for child rescue January 25, 2022 5:23 am|DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff sang high praises for those involved in saving a child’s life last…
Wall Street recovers from early losses after investors jump in before the closing bell January 25, 2022 5:05 am|The stock market recovered from big early losses on Monday after investors jumped in before the closing bell.…
Pentagon announces 8,500 troops are on ‘heightened alert’ amid Russia-Ukraine tensions January 25, 2022 5:00 am|The Pentagon announced Monday it has put up to 8,500 U.S. troops on heightened alert to deploy to…
Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in December January 24, 2022 11:51 pm|SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced last week that the unemployment rate fell to just…
Health Department urges screening for cervical cancer January 24, 2022 5:54 am|OTTAWA —In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the LaSalle County Health Department is urging women to be…
Mendota Police demonstrate new firearms training aid January 24, 2022 5:18 am|MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department demonstrated a new training aid at the City Council meeting Monday Night. …