Area communities awarded Illinois EPA Lead Service Line Grants
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced grants to area communities to assist in taking a complete lead water service line inventory. The Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requires cities in Illinois to
Injured bald eagle rescued from Starved Rock finds new home with the Illinois Raptor Center
DECATUR – An eagle rescued from Starved Rock State Park is now in possession of the Illinois Raptor Center, and officials there say the bird is adapting very well. Last week, conservation police along with
Guy Comes Home to Neighbor Wearing His Clothes & Eating His Food with a Fire Raging in the Background
A guy in Rochester, New York got home on Monday to find his neighbor wearing his clothes and eating his food with a fire raging in the background. The neighbor got in by kicking his door down,
Oregon man accused of torturing victim killed two others before taking his own life
Police confirmed on Wednesday that the suspect accused of torturing a woman he held captive in southern Oregon last week died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an hours-long standoff. Police also said that the suspect, Benjamin
Gunman kills one employee, injures 3 at DC Metro station
An employee of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was killed, and three other people were injured after a lone gunman opened fire at the Potomac Avenue Metro station in Washington on Wednesday morning. According to Ashan
Philadelphia Eagles OL Josh Sills indicted on rape and kidnapping charges
Just 10 days before his team is set to compete in the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in Ohio. According to the indictment issued in Guernsey County Common
Quarterback Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL “for good”
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the NFL. The 45-year-old Brady shared the news in a video posted on social media on Wednesday, saying: “I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring
10 frugal money saving tips that aren’t worth it
Are you a penny pincher with the inflation rates rising? Maybe you have tried some frugal ways to save money. Some users took to Reddit to see what frugal savings tips are not worth it, and some
Tacoma man causes explosion while siphoning gas
TACOMA, WA — A 30-year-old man in Tacoma, Washington had stolen a vehicle, however, it was low on gas. He stopped at a random home and tried to siphon gas from a vehicle parked there while smoking a
Illinois EPA invests in LaSalle water infrastructure project
LASALLE – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the issuance of water infrastructure loans to communities across the state, including an over $2 million dollar investment for the City of LaSalle. The city will use the