Statewide gas prices remain on the rise
CHICAGO – Gas price averages nationwide, statewide, and locally remain on the rise, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to contribute to rising oil prices, according to the American Automobile Association. Russia is a member
Princeton sites added to National Register of Historic Places
SPRINGFIELD – Five sites in the state of Illinois were added to the National Register of Historic Places, including sites in Bureau County. The Col. George H. Paddock Home as well as the Oakland Cemetery Historic
January death of Bureau County man ruled ‘suspicious’
PRINCETON – Authorities are looking into the death of a man from Bureau Junction, saying it may be suspicious. Bureau County Sheriff James Reed stated that on January 20th deputies were called to the 100 block of
NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets with President Biden to address surge in gun violence
President Biden joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday to discuss violent crime and rising gun violence in the city since the start of the pandemic, along with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and New York
Severe, widespread winter storm disrupts travel, knocks out power
A severe winter storm caused major disruptions on Thursday, cancelling thousands of flights and knocking out power to customers in Tennessee and Texas. By Thursday afternoon, at least 5,800 flights were canceled, according to FlightAware. In addition,
NBA reveals new All-Star MVP trophy dedicated to the late Kobe Bryant
On Thursday, the NBA revealed its new All-Star Game MVP trophy dedicated to late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The league permanently renamed the All-Star Game MVP award after Bryant in February 2020, less than a month after