March is severe weather preparedness month in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should be prepared for tornadoes and severe weather. March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and a good time to plan ahead, especially in Illinois. The state ranks
Person detained in Mexico in connection with kidnapped Americans that left 2 dead, 2 rescued
Update: Tamaulipas, Mexico, Gov. Américo Villarreal confirmed one person has been detained in connection with the kidnapping of 4 Americans in Matamoros. The four were found in a wooden shack, where they were being guarded by a man
Man on a flight from LA to Boston goes on rampage
On a flight from L.A. to Boston Sunday a man was recorded by a passenger starting a rant stating that there would be a “blood bath” and taunting the Homeland Security, asking where they were on the
10 influential women that history forgot
American history is fascinating and filled with some amazing women who have done important things for our country. However, many of these women have gone through history forgotten. Ingrid Koser, invented the pizza bag Anita Corsini, married
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and wife to visit White House for official state visit
The White House announced Tuesday that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee will travel to Washington for an official state visit on April 26. Yoon was elected president of South Korea last
Former Peru Police Chief passes away
PERU – The Peru Police Department announced that a former chief has passed away. Police Chief Glenn Fredrickson died on Sunday at the age of 95. He was with the department from 1997 to 2006. During his
Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith agree to 3-year, $105 million extension
One day before the franchise tag deadline, the Seattle Seahawks announced they have come to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a contract extension Seattle and Smith agreed to terms on a contract initially reported at $105 million
Ground-breaking held for new L-P sports complex
LASALLE-PERU – The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Sports Complex will be growing over the next few months. A ground-breaking was held yesterday afternoon at the facility on Chartes Street to kick off the $9.5 million project. New
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in talks with NY Jets
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is in discussions with the New York Jets regarding a potential off-season trade. According to the NFL Network, the Packers gave permission to Rodgers to speak with the Jets, with a report stating: “If