Anniversary of Pluto Discovery on this date in 1930
STREATOR – Today is the anniversary of the discovery of Pluto by a man born in Streator. It was February 18th, 1930 photographic evidence of Pluto was discovered by Clyde W. Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff,
State Officials Fired for Issuing 2,100 Drivers Licenses Without Tests
MassDOT said it launched an investigation with local authorities in 2020 into practices at the center after it found activity on accounts of customers who received driver’s licenses from Brockton employees. The RMV has fired two road
Florida Woman on motorized suitcase leads police chase through airport
The woman, who has entered a plea of not guilty, was travelling from Orlando to New York in April when a Southwest Airlines gate agent refused to let her board because she appeared to be intoxicated, officials
Utility linemen rescue macaw stuck in tree in Vermont
GMP says it doesn’t usually get many animal rescue calls but when there are power lines nearby like there was in this case, they will take the lead.
Justin Moore slated to perform at the Bureau County Fair
PRINCETON – Country music artist Justin Moore has been scheduled to headline the annual concert at the Bureau County Fair this coming August. Tickets for Justin Moore will go on sale Saturday, February 26th at 9 AM.
Streator reaches agreement with Firefighters Local 56
STREATOR – Streator’s City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement between the city and Streator Firefighters Local 56. According to City Manager David Plyman the agreement is similar to contracts of years past but includes several changes.
Virgina Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs bill ending mask mandates in schools throughout the state
On Wednesday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a law ending mask mandates in schools throughout Virginia. The law allows parents to opt-out their children from wearing masks, despite conflicting local mandates, without providing a reason or getting
Pentagon says Russian jets intercepted U.S. Navy planes
The U.S. military announced Wednesday that Russian military jets intercepted three U.S. Navy aircrafts over the weekend in an “unprofessional” manner. U.S. Navy Capt. Mike Kafka, director of Defense Press Operations, said the intercepts happened while the
Minnesota Vikings officially announce Kevin O’Connell as new head coach
The Minnesota Vikings officially announced the hiring of Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as the team’s 10th head coach in franchise history. The move officially put to rest speculation that O’Connell might stay in Los
Reports say that All-Star outfielder Juan Soto rejected Nationals’ $350 million extension before MLB lockout
According to reports, the Washington Nationals offered All-Star right fielder Juan Soto a 13-year, $350 million contract extension before the MLB lockout began Dec. 2. ESPN’s Enrique Rojas said Wednesday that Soto told him: “Yes, they made me