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CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport thwarted a man’s attempt to import several pounds of African rat meat. Customs spokesman Steve Bansbach said Tuesday that the man declared the 32 pounds of meat on

GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago man is accused of stealing the vehicles of DeKalb County motorists who stopped to help him after he was involved in crashes.  Calvin Taylor is charged with armed violence, hijacking, possession of a stolen vehicle and unlawful use of a weapon charges. Authorities

OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa authorized an access and remediation agreement with utility companies to clean up a former industrial site. At Tuesday night’s council meetin a resolution was passed to move forward with agreements to clean up an old mill race site, formerly the old central

  JOLIET – A Joliet man’s body was found in a river in Will County on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, 33-year-old Aikeem L. Kimble’s body was found just after 8 a.m. in the Des Plaines River near Brandon Road Locks and Dam in Joliet. Authorities are asking

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced say lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen where possible for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. In LaSalle County, lane reductions will continue on Northbound Interstate 39 north of

PONTIAC  –Illinois State Police District 6 is reminding motorists to drive sober or designate a sober driver while celebrating the July 4th holiday. Driving Under the Influence remains the number one cause of fatal crashes during Independence Day celebrations. Additionally, speeding,

STREATOR – Our nation’s birthday is just days away and while many are already celebrating with fireworks, now is the time to be thinking about safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks start more than 18,000 fires per year in the U.S. If you plan on

NEWARK – A Warrenville man was killed in a crash in Kendall County on Monday. According to the Illinois State Police, they were called to the intersection IL Route 71 and Ottawa Road just after 3 p.m. for a crash. Police say, 58-year-old Peter Dudak was riding a BMW motorcycle, traveling

  All events are on Water Street and start at 5:00 PM Peru Parks and Recreation will have a family fun area with 5 bounce houses with attendants. The area is located on the grassy hill on the north side of Water Street east of the Peru Electric Department. Food Vendors will be at the corner

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised military tanks along with “Incredible Flyovers & biggest ever Fireworks!” for the Fourth of July in Washington. But the District of Columbia’s says “Tanks, but no tanks” and complains that