Streator Fire trains at YMCA
STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department spent Wednesday afternoon practicing rescue skills at the newly refurbished Streator YMCA pool. Firefighters were able to practice rope rescue, boat navigation, rescue communications, flipping a capsized rescue boat, and
District swim meet will bring hundreds of swimmers to Illinois Valley YMCA
PERU – Hundreds of swimmers from across northern Illinois will be attending the yearly district meet at the Illinois Valley YMCA this coming weekend. Competitors from age 4 to 21 will be swimming in dozens of events
High demand, supply reduction, causes gas price inflation
CHICAGO – An increase in gas demand, alongside a reduction in total supply, is contributing to a spike in gas prices according to the American Automobile Association. Statewide, Illinois is experiencing a significant increase in prices, averaging
The U.S. and European Union impose sanctions against Belarus for aiding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Officials on Wednesday said that the United States and ambassadors in the European Union have issued new economic sanctions against Belarus for assisting Russia in its attack on Ukraine The penalties will be levied for Belarus allowing
White House unveils new COVID-19 preparedness and management plan
The White House unveiled a new COVID-19 preparedness and management plan on Wednesday that details steps to prevent infection, keep serious illness and deaths down and be ready for potential new variants – emphasizing that Americans “are
Washington Capitals winger Carl Hagelin out long term with serious eye injury
Washington Capitals winger Carl Hagelin is expected to miss an extended period of time due to a serious eye injury. Hagelin was struck in the left eye with an errant stick during practice Tuesday; general manager Brian MacLellan
Tiger Woods wins $8 million prize in PGA Tour’s inaugural Player Impact Program
Tiger Woods finished first in the PGA Tour’s inaugural Player Impact Program standings, beating out Phil Mickelson for an $8 million bonus as part of a program to reward golfers for their popularity. Mickelson will still collect