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
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has tested positive for COVID-19. Justice, who is vaccinated and boosted, said he sought out tests Tuesday following a “sudden onset of symptoms.” The governor’s office described his symptoms as “moderate.” However, Justice wrote that ...Read more
COLLINSVILLE – The Interpretive Center at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will be closed to the public beginning in March to facilitate $5 million in renovations. The projects, which will be managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board, are funded through Gov. JB Pritzker’s bipartisan ...Read more
STREATOR – Former council member Tara Bedei, took the oath of office to be Streator’s mayor on Tuesday afternoon at city hall. Bedei will serve as mayor until 2023’s municipal election. The city is now accepting applications for the chair Bedei leaves open on the council. ...Read more
During a visit on Tuesday to Atlanta, Presiden Biden called for a change in Senate rules on the filibuster to allow Democrats to pass a voting rights bill. The President and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia for a series of events to promote legislation designed to safeguard voting rights ...Read more
