State shows 17 consecutive months of job growth; unemployment rate slightly up
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage point to 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 3,600 in October, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau
Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program provides $20 million for organizations at risk of terrorist attack
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Emergency Management Agency have announced a grant opportunity for not-for-profit organizations across the state totaling $20 million. The program will provide funding to eligible 501c (3) organizations located in the State of Illinois who are
A look back at the tradition of the ‘Turkey Pardon’
WASHINGTON – A long standing tradition at the White House is the yearly tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey. Claims vary as to who began the tradition, from Abraham Lincoln to Dwight Eisenhower, but the most documented
Christmas parade coming to Spring Valley Saturday
SPRING VALLEY – A lighted Christmas Parade will delight those in attendance Saturday in Spring Valley. The annual parade will kick off at 6 PM from Hall High School through downtown and ending at Greenwood Street. The
Fugitive arrested in Streator
STREATOR – A fugitive wanted on a warrant for an incident where a Livingston County deputy was allegedly injured was captured in Streator. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, along with members of the US Marshals Great Lakes
Armed robbery reported in Mendota
MENDOTA – A pedestrian was a victim of an apparent armed robbery Tuesday night in Mendota. The Mendota Police Department say an individual was walking near the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Chicago Street around 10
Two found dead in Mendota home
MENDOTA – Two Mendota men were found dead in a home on Tuesday. The Mendota Police Department say they were called to the 300 block of 9th Ave around 12:30 PM for the report of two
Man threatens fast-food worker with gun over a sauce packet
A 35-year-old man went to a fast food restaurant in Gastonia, North Carolina, and ordered a meal at the drive-thru. He requested a packet of BBQ sauce when he got to the window and the worker told
What time should Thanksgiving dinner start?
According to a recent survey online of over 40,000 people, the most popular answer to when Thanksgiving Dinner should start is between 3:00 and 4:30 P.M. About a third of people said it should start later and
Ohio man charged with Attempted Murder after police pursuit in Ogle County
OREGON – An Ohio man has been charged with Attempted Murder after a police pursuit that began in Stephenson County. On Tuesday the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office reports that they joined a pursuit initiated by Stephenson