Multiple states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, to end school mask mandates March 1, 2022 5:00 am|Students in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks at school as part…
Mendota High School Band returns to stage February 28, 2022 11:24 pm| MENDOTA – The Mendota High School Band presented the 62nd Symphony Concert “Mother Earth” this past weekend…
Russia-Ukraine conflict updates: European Union makes historic move to arm Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine to meet for talks at the Belarus border February 28, 2022 5:48 am|Tensions rose over the weekend as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered nuclear deterrent forces to be on high…
Cats rescued after rural Ottawa fire February 28, 2022 5:04 am|OTTAWA – A mobile home was damaged and a number of cats were rescued after a fire in…
Congress lifts mask requirement ahead of State of the Union address February 28, 2022 5:00 am|Congress is lifting its mask requirement on the House floor, making face coverings optional for President Joe Biden’s…
No injuries after high rise fire Thursday in Streator February 28, 2022 4:58 am|STREATOR – No injuries were reported after a fire Thursday night at a multi-story high rise apartment building…
Illinois hunters take home just over 147,000 deer February 28, 2022 12:05 am| SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 147,004 deer during all 2021-2022 archery and…
State Police warn of traffic disruption from truck convoy February 27, 2022 11:34 pm|SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are warning motorists of a potential trucking convoy that will travel across…
Preschool screenings coming to Mendota February 27, 2022 11:27 pm|MENDOTA – The LaSalle/Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education will be holding screenings for preschool in Mendota this…
One killed after single vehicle rollover crash on I-80 Friday February 27, 2022 11:48 am|OTTAWA – One person was killed after a single vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 80 Friday morning. The…