Large Carus Chemical fire leaves residue on homes; vehicles January 12, 2023 5:50 am|LASALLE – The large fire at the Carus Chemical facility in LaSalle sent a large smoke plume wafting…
New Secretary of State revamps ethics order January 12, 2023 5:29 am|SPRINGFIELD – The new Secretary of State of Illinois, Alexi Giannoulias, has issued an executive order to revamp…
Senator Rezin to continue role as Deputy Minority Leader in Illinois Senate January 12, 2023 5:16 am| SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new Legislature got underway yesterday with the swearing in of members and appointment of…
NY Republican leaders call for resignation of Rep. George Santos January 12, 2023 5:05 am|On Wednesday, Republican officials in Nassau County, NY called for the resignation of newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos, in…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning assault weapons, large magazines January 12, 2023 5:00 am|Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., signed a bill into law banning high-powered, assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. Most individuals…
Area law enforcement rebuffs new gun legislation January 12, 2023 4:58 am| OTTAWA – Many area law enforcement officials have gone on record indicating they will not enforce the…
Two killed after head-on crash on I-39 January 12, 2023 4:50 am| MENDOTA – The Illinois State Police say two drivers were killed after a head on crash on…
EPA continues to monitor Carus Chemical site, hotline provided for community January 11, 2023 5:55 pm| LASALLE – The explosion and fire at Carus Chemical in LaSalle is contained and officials are…
Authorities warn of green substance released after fire January 11, 2023 11:11 am|LASALLE – The explosion and fire at Carus Chemical in LaSalle has released a green substance authorities say…
Apparent explosion at Carus Chemical January 11, 2023 10:09 am|LASALLE – An apparent explosion this morning at Carus Chemical in LaSalle has sent clouds of billowing smoke…