OSF Saint Paul honored for excellence in quality care
MENDOTA – The Illinois Critical Care Access Hospital Network recently recognized OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota for its ongoing commitment to care during a ceremony as part of ICAHN’s annual conference. As part
Illinois Department of Agriculture provides tips for animal owners amid Carus fire
LASALLE – The Illinois Department of Agriculture has released information on taking precautions for animals impacted by the Carus Chemical fire in LaSalle. The Ag Department says while unlikely, oral or intestinal irritation could occur so
Results of fire department consulting survey recommends changes in Mendota
MENDOTA – A third party consulting group was brought in to determine what changes could be made to improve the fire department in Mendota. In 2022 the complete study was presented to the city from McGrath
Chicago man charged after over 300lbs of cannabis found during traffic stop
PRINCETON – A Chicago man has been charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver after a traffic stop in Bureau County on I-80. On Thursday afternoon, Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team agents stopped a vehicle driven
Man gets rejected, allegedly robs woman
A man in Houston had a bizarre interaction with a woman at a gas station on Christmas Eve. He thought she was pretty and tried to flirt with her, to which she ignored him. He continued
Bureau County Sheriff’s Office begins move to new facility
PRINCETON – The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office has begun to partially work out of their new facility. Sheriff James Reed announced that the administration portion of the office is now moved to the building at 800 Ace
Construction milestone marked at the Veterans’ Home in Quincy
QUINCY — Governor JB Pritzker joined other leaders to celebrate the final structural beam being placed at the Quincy Veterans’ Home Thursday. The “Topping Out” ceremony marks a milestone in the nearly $300 million renovation and
U.S. Navy veteran released from Russian custody
A former American serviceman detained in Russia since April was released on Thursday. The family of Navy veteran Taylor Dudley, 35, said he safely crossed into Poland after being released by Russian authorities at the Polish border. Dudley was
AG Garland appoints special counsel to probe Biden classified documents
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday the appointment of Robert Hur as special counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents found in a private office and a garage of President Joe Biden. Garland laid out
Raiders QB Derek Carr says thank you and goodbye to fans
In a letter he posted Thursday afternoon on social media, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr thanked teammates and coaches and said goodbye to fans, adding that he “looks forward” to joining a new team. Carr wrote