OTTAWA – A woman who had allegedly made suicidal comments was found Wednesday night at Buffalo Rock State Park after a three hour search. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they were notified that a 57-year-old woman from DeKalb County may be in the area, and using the
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MENDOTA – After originally proposing a five-day a week blended in person and home learning schedule for students at District 289 in Mendota, it was announced Wednesday that parents will be given an option to have students do 100% e-learning. In an email sent to families, a survey link was
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CHICAGO (AP) — An autopsy has determined a Chicago police deputy chief found dead in a station on the city’s West Side this week committed suicide. The Cook County medical examiner’s office says Deputy Chief Dion Boyd died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest. The findings confirmed
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CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman has pleaded guilty to a federal labor charge for helping several people from Guatemala enter the U.S. and then forbidding them from leaving her home until they paid off their debt to her. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 50-year-old Concepcion Malinek of
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PRINCETON – The Princeton Police Department is investigating a woman who was found dead in a residence on July 22nd. They say around 10 AM they and Princeton Fire were called to the 100 block of East Columbus Street where they located a deceased person. Bureau County Coroner Janice
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AMBOY – A woman is facing multiple charges after a pair of suspicious fires in Lee County. On July 19th the Amboy Police Department say they arrested 42-year-old Gayla Grossman. She was charged with three counts of Arson, Unlawful Possesion of a Weapon by a Felon, and violating an order of
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PEORIA – Two vehicles were reportedly stolen from a car dealership in Peoria Monday night, and at least one of the suspects was only 10 years old. Around 10:45 pm, Peoria Police were called to 2300 West Pioneer Parkway, regarding a business burglary. Upon arrival, officers checked the
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Normal, IL – The Illinois High School Association made their long awaited decision on the upcoming sports season, and some traditional fall sports are moving to spring. The IHSA said that Football, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Soccer are at a higher risk for Coronavirus spread, and
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PONTIAC – The Livingston County health department reports two new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. Wednesday, the department reported that the two new cases are women in their 50s and they are currently being isolated. Since the pandemic began, and Livingston County 81 people have
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OTTAWA – 15 new COVID-19 cases were reported Wednesday by the La Salle County Health Department. The cases include one youth under 13. That makes 442 total cases since the pandemic began. Also the health department reported on Wednesday seven people have recovered from coronavirus in the
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