Illinois reaches six consecutive months of record low unemployment claims
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced the state has recorded a new, unprecedented number of consecutive weeks below historic continued claims levels for regular unemployment insurance benefits. The most recent data reflects Illinois has
Multiple trail and amenity improvements proposed for Starved Rock State Park
UTICA – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources have announced a number of large projects to improve trails and amenities at Starved Rock State Park over the next few years. The trails at the park contain a
City of LaSalle offering Christmas tree ornaments to commemorate 10 years of the Celebration of Lights
LASALLE – As part of the 10th anniversary of the celebration of Lights in LaSalle, the city is offering Christmas ornaments that commemorate the milestone. Mayor Jeff Grove says the red ornaments with the Celebration
No injuries after car crashes into Peru business
PERU – The Peru Police Department is reporting no major injuries after a vehicle crashed into a business earlier Monday morning. Police say they, Fire, and EMS were dispatched just after 10 a.m. to the
Professional “Power Slapping” Is Now a Real Sport
For those of you who are always down for more sports on TV, I bring you . . . slapping. No, not just slapping, but POWER SLAPPING.
Peru Police Chief Announces Retirement
PERU – The Peru Police Chief has announced his retirement. Chief Robert Pyszka announced Monday that his last day will be November 26th. Deputy Chief Sarah Raymond will take over the top spot in the department next
Man pays $100 to buy an owl at a gas station
A man in Arizona was pulled over by authorities recently and when the officer walked up to the car they found a small western screech owl in the passenger seat. They asked the man where he got
1 killed, one wounded in shooting at Orlando high school football game
Police confirmed that one person was killed and one was injured in a shooting during a Florida high school football playoff game Saturday in Orlando, Florida. Witnesses told authorities gunshots were heard in the parking lot of
Death toll rises to 6 after mid-air plane crash at air show in Dallas
Officials said on Sunday that the death toll has risen to six after a mid-air plane crash at an air show in Dallas. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said in a statement: “According to our Dallas County Medical Examiner,
Buccaneers defeat Seahawks 21-16 to win first NFL game in Germany
The NFL’s first game in Germany resulted in success for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who got off to a great start and held the lead through the fourth quarter to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16. Bucs QB Tom