Cook County driver jabbed by needle attached to gas pump nozzle
CHICAGO RIDGE – A driver filling his vehicle with gas in Chicago Ridge on Monday reported to authorities that he was injured by a needle attached to the pump nozzle. Authorities say there was an unknown
Dr. Fauci announces the Omicron variant has been detected in U.S. for the first time, with confirmed case in California
Public health official and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci confirmed on Wednesday that the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the United States. Speaking during a White
Stacey Abrams announces bid for Georgia governor in 2022
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday that she will launch a campaign for governor of Georgia in 2022. Abrams shared a video saying she would make another run for the office “because opportunity in our state
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo likely out at least 4 weeks due to thumb surgery
The Miami Heat franchise announced on Wednesday that star center Bam Adebayo will undergo surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. In a statement, the Heat said Adebayo suffered the injury during
WTA suspends tournaments in China due to Peng Shuai allegations
The Women’s Tennis Association announced on Wednesday that it will not hold tournaments in China in response to the country’s handling of star player Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations. The suspension also applies to tournaments held in
Princeton to extend days allowed for leaf burning
PRINCETON – Princeton will be allowing residents a few more opportunities to burn leaves this year. The city announced that they will extend the burning window date to December 12th. No burning will be allowed
Ottawa asking for input regarding future of pool
Ottawa – Studstill Media Photo OTTAWA – Repairing the community pool in Ottawa could be expensive, and the Mayor would like input from residents as to what the future should hold for the facility. A report said
State Treasurer begins campaign to return lost war medals
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer has announced a campaign to try to locate the owners of important unclaimed property, Purple Heart medals. Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs says that eleven Purple Hearts are being held by the