MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court has sentenced an American to life in prison on charges of sexually exploiting children using webcams to sell videos, photos and livestreams to buyers abroad. The National Bureau of Investigation says the conviction of David Timothy Deakin is a
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ death toll from the coronavirus pandemic now tops the 5,000 mark, including an Army Reservist from suburban Chicago who is the third member of the U.S. military to die from COVID-19. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office said that 34-year-old
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PERU – The Peru Library will not be open for visitors to browse in person, but residents can call to get materials they want set aside to be picked up. The Lobby Service is available any time between 10am and 2pm from Monday to Friday. Library staff are available to take phone orders
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UTICA – Starved Rock will re-open on May 29th, although access may be limited. Flooding has closed the lower lots, so parking will be down to just 300 cars in the overflow lot. The Lodge lots will be for those who have reservations only. Trails will be muddy and some may be closed
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OTTAWA – Many area communities are preparing for the start of outdoor dining at restaurants by closing streets. Ottawa announced Main and Jefferson Street will have lane closures, and portions of Madison, Jackson and Walker will be closed completely to allow for tables to be placed for
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ROCHELLE – The Ogle County Health Department Wednesday announced the third death related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifics on the deceased was not released. Ogle County has had over 200 infections since the pandemic began, with 161 fully recovered and released from isolation.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,111 new cases of COVID-19, including 160 additional deaths. A teen from LaSalle County was among the new infections reported. Currently, the IDPH is reporting over 5,000 deaths statewide. The preliminary
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit from Kennedy Space Center. The launch Wednesday afternoon will be the first of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. SpaceX would be the first private company to put astronauts in orbit. Riding
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NEW YORK (AP) – Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed. Another 31% simply aren’t sure, while 1 in 5 say they’d refuse. That’s according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center
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OTTAWA – Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, many rumors and misunderstandings about the virus and how it is being tracked have come to light. We spoke with Jenny Barrie, health educator with the LaSalle County Health Department about some of the more notable
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