IDPH expands COVID testing to elementary schools
SPRINGFIELD – To help ensure schools can more safely resume in-person learning, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced it is expanding access to no-cost and low-cost COVID-19 testing to elementary schools across Illinois. Schools can choose
Sing-along with young vocal artists at Streator City Park on Saturday
STREATOR – The 5th Annual Poco-a-Poco Musical Festival will have a special treat for Streator residents on Saturday. This year the vocal training institute is incorporating an in-person sing-along at City Park that will be broadcast
Urine-Saturated Home Dubbed ‘Little Slice Of Hell’ Listed For $590,000
A brutally honest realtor described the Colorado home as having profanity scrawled on walls and a fridge filled with rotting meat.
Mysterious ‘floating city’ baffles viewers as buildings appear in middle of ocean
People have been baffled by the sight of what appeared to be a floating city off the south coast of England. Mind-boggling pictures have emerged of what appears to be a city skyline appearing above the sea
Cicadas may be a tasty treat to some; but others may be allergic
Cicadas are considered crustaceans, so they’re related to shellfish like shrimp and lobsters. Shellfish may aggravate gout, a form of arthritis, so if you suffer from this condition experts recommend avoiding eating cicadas. The same goes
Woman mistakenly tells employer she’s turning to prostitution because of autocorrect
Steph said: “This is my first auto-correct fail. I was really embarrassed but my friends and family found it hilarious. “When I shared it online it just blew up from there. It’s good to see it’s
New radar signs coming to Mendota
MENDOTA – New digital display speed reminders are coming to Mendota. The City of Mendota Department of Public Works has been busy install new solar powered speed limit signs on West Main Street adjacent to Strouss Park.
Vandalism reported at Earlville park; suspects caught
EARLVILLE – A number of incidents involving vandalism have been reported at an Earlville park over the past few weeks. Mayor Mark Actis said that recently someone drove into Dodge Park and did donuts, destroying portions of
Officials find dangerous algae blooms in Illinois River at Starved Rock
UTICA – Officials have confirmed the local presence of a dangerous algae above the 8 parts per billion health advisory established by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency collected samples on June 10th
Ottawa Police Department warns of phone scams in the area
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department is warning the public of numerous telephone scams that have been occurring in the Illinois Valley area. Officials say the scam includes callers claiming to be a grandson or granddaughter