Apollo the eagle soars to new accomplishments at the Illinois Raptor Center
DECATUR – Apollo, the Starved Rock eagle that was taken in by the Illinois Raptor Center is making leaps and bounds at his new home. In just two weeks, the young eagle is showing signs of
Florida Man shoots friend during gunplay
BOCA RATON, FL — A 35-year-old man in Florida asked his friend to go get something out of the car and when the friend said no, he pointed his gun at him and pulled the trigger. He
3 dead, 5 critical in Michigan State University shooting; suspect found dead
Three people are dead and five others are injured after a shooting at multiple locations on Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus Monday night, police said. The suspect has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. MSU Police
No love for gas prices in Illinois on Valentine’s Day
CHICAGO – Gas prices across Illinois trended higher than the national average and all neighboring states on Valentine’s Day. According to the American Automobile Association, Illinois drivers are paying $3.54 per gallon, 13 cents higher than
Architect of the Capitol fired after accusations of ethical violations
The White House confirmed in a statement on Monday that J. Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol, was fired Monday after several lawmakers called for his removal. Blanton has been under fire since a November report accused him
Pac-12 Conference board releases ‘united’ statement in light of expansion rumors
The Pac-12 Conference released a joint statement from its continuing members expressing confidence in “consummating” a media rights deal in the “near future.” The board is made up of the 10 continuing universities in the conference (aside
Veteran backup QB Chad Henne announces retirement after second Super Bowl title
Veteran backup quarterback Chad Henne announced on social media that will retire from the NFL after winning his second Super Bowl title with the Kansas City Chiefs. Henne wrote Sunday night on Instagram: “Calling it a career. Capping
Habitat for Humanity seeks applicant for upcoming Peru house build
PERU – Applicants are being sought for an opportunity to purchase a newly constructed home with a low-interest affordable mortgage loan. Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau, and Puntnam Counties are looking for those in need
10 worst places to go on a first date
Love is in the air, choose your first date location very carefully, you don’t want the date to crash and burn before it even begins. Going to the movies McDonald’s Staying home Going to a parent’s house