Illinois EPA announces nearly $1 million for wastewater infrastructure at Streator subdivision
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced $21,046,025 in grants to six communities across the state through Illinois EPA’s Unsewered Communities Construction Grant Program, including a large contribution for a subdivision in Streator. Made possible through
New 861 area code coming to west-central Illinois tomorrow
SPRINGFIELD –With new telephone numbers in west-central Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the new 861 area code to overlay the existing 309 area code region. The 309 area code serves parts of Bureau,
Carus LLC to clear out warehouse of chemicals
LASALLE – Carus Chemical says it will remove the remainder of its chemicals at a storage facility near the plant. The Apollo Warehouse, north of Porter Avenue, east of Zinc Street in LaSalle is said to
IVCC’s Edible Car Contest revs up the rivalry with more competitors
OGLESBY – This year’s Edible Car Contest at Illinois Valley Community College set the record for most participants. The friendly competition, racing cars built entirely of human edible foods down a timed track, brought around 60
Thief Steals Whole Rack of Chips from Gas Station, Random Guy Opened Two Bags and Got Arrested
Man stole an entire display of chips from a gas station in Memphis this month, and it’s not clear if cops caught him yet or not. But while the cashier was distracted, another customer noticed he dropped
Man Survives 24 Days Lost at Sea on Ketchup
Last month, a 47-year-old guy was rescued in the Caribbean after 24 days lost at sea, and he said he survived on KETCHUP. Now Heinz is trying to track him down to buy him a new boat.
Heart & Soul project seeks to build a stronger Mendota
MENDOTA- The city of Mendota voted in favor of a grant for the Community Heart & Soul project. The purpose of the program that was presented at Tuesday night’s city council meeting is to heighten the pride
Supreme Court hears arguments on social media legal protections
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the first of two cases that could decide whether social media companies can be held liable for promoting incendiary content which have been allowed to widely circulate on
Biden administration unveils broad asylum restrictions at U.S.-Mexico border
On Tuesday, the Biden administration released a new rule largely barring migrants who traveled through other countries on their way to the US-Mexico border from applying for asylum in the United States. The new 153-page proposed regulation marks
Man visits jail and becomes temporary resident
DEKALB, GA — A 45-year-old man in Georgia tried to sneak a bag full of “goodies” for the prisoners. Items in the bag included: Cooked chicken wings Sweets Marijuana Cocaine Loose tobacco More than a dozen packs