CHICAGO – If the skies are clear, a dazzling lunar eclipse is set to entertain those getting up early across the Midwest. Around 3 AM the earths shadow will begin to slide across the moon, and at around 5 AM the moon will turn dark orange. A lunar eclipse, unlike a solar eclipse, is
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LASALLE – The Celebration of Lights, the large Christmas light display that takes over Rotary Park in LaSalle each winter, is turning 10 years old and is bigger than ever. Over 400 displays are going to be lit this year on the ever expanding path through the over 50 acre park located east
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LEONORE – A bridge in rural Vermillion Township north of Leonore will be closed for repairs beginning today. The bridge, on North 20th between East 950th Road and East 1050th Road will be under construction until November 25th. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes around
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PERU – Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th, so make plans to make your voice heard. Polls open at 6 AM statewide and will stay open through 7 PM. If you’re among those voting and you aren’t sure where to go, below is a link to find the nearest polling place within
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SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as winter returns to the state. To help Illinoisans prepare for the changing weather, IEMA and the NWS developed a Winter Weather Preparedness Guide to help
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced it will be distributing 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to residents in economically disadvantaged zip codes through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and
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OTTAWA – OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will be offering free one-hour diabetic programs hosted by Anne Lauterjung, certified diabetes care and education specialist, on Tuesday at noon at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. Lauterjung will present how medications help make
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MENDOTA – A blood drive is coming to OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota on Friday. From noon to 5 PM in conference room C, ImpactLife will be collecting donations to assist in treating patients with cancer, victims of trauma and patients undergoing major surgeries. All persons ages 17
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OTTAWA – Two individuals from Chicago are facing forgery charges after reportedly passing counterfeit currency in Ottawa on Wednesday. The Ottawa Police Department claim they stopped a vehicle carrying occupants matching a description given for two subjects allegedly passing counterfeit
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The Indiana doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim is suing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for using what her attorneys say are “meritless” complaints to justify subpoenas for medical records. AG Rokita attempted to gain access to the medical records
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