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Cooler weather and storms on the way

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

PRINCETON – A strong cold front will move through the area Friday afternoon and evening and with it the potential for severe weather. The National Weather Service predicts that if heat builds through the day, we could see damaging winds, large hail, and possibly even tornadoes, especially

Teen charged in Kenosha shootings that killed 2, wounded 1

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines

By STEPHEN GROVES and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old from Illinois in the fatal shooting of two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the wounding of a third. Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley filed five felony charges

Employment rebounding in North Central Illinois

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines

OTTAWA – The local unemployment rate is on the mend as the economy continues to rebound from layoffs and reduced spending by consumers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Department of Employment Security released the latest figures, showing the area is fairing better than the

Judge blocks rule that moves relief funds to private schools

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines

By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge in California has blocked a rule that Michigan and seven other states said would unlawfully allow too much pandemic relief aid to be diverted from K-12 public schools to private ones. Judge James Donato ruled late Wednesday.

Woman gets 6 years for driving off unfinished highway bridge

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois woman who admitted being drunk when she drove off an unfinished bridge onto a highway, seriously injuring a man, has been sentenced to six years in prison. Thirty-year-old Ashia Marshall of Champaign was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty in June to

Chicago and 3 other cities sue to stop spread of ghost guns

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago and three other cities are suing the federal government to stop the proliferation of easy-to-assemble guns that require no serial numbers or background checks. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court asks a judge to stop the government from letting gun

Oglesby and IVCC discuss possible future solar farm

August 28, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

OGLESBY – Oglesby Mayor Dom Rivara and the Illinois Valley Community College board’s facilities committee have been discussing the feasibility of partnering with the city on a solar farm on campus. The Mayor said that Oglesby needs a solar farm to increase its renewable energy

New COVID-19 cases in Bureau, Putnam, Marshall Counties

August 27, 2020 Local Headlines

PRINCETON – New cases of COVID-19 were announced in Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall counties, the health department confirmed. 15 new cases were reported in Bureau County, 3 were reported in Putnam County, and 2 were reported in Marshall County. The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health

Livingston County reports 2 more COVID-19 cases

August 27, 2020 Local Headlines

PONTIAC – Livingston County Health Department reported that two more residents of the county have tested positive for COVID-19. These cases are a male under the age of 20 and a female in their 50’s, who are both recovering in isolation. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Livingston

L-P High School will stick with E-Learning through mid-October

August 27, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

LASALLE – LaSalle Peru High School announced Thursday that they will continue E-learning through October 16th due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community. The decision to finish out the first quarter was made based on current data and what they believe will have the best