Gov. Pritzker designates the official rock of Illinois

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators, students, and teachers at the Morton Arboretum to designate Dolostone as the official rock of the State of Illinois. The initiative began by a group of elementary school students from

First Constantinople, now Turkey changes name

“Türkiye is the best representation and expression of the Turkish people’s culture, civilization, and values,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in December. The UN says it made the change as soon as it received the request this week.

Identities of pair killed in Tonica crash announced

TONICA – Authorities have released the names of the two people who died after a single vehicle crash in Tonica on Friday night.   The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to Illinois Route 251

McLean County crash takes life of Earlville woman

BLOOMINGTON – An Earlville woman is dead after a fatal multi-vehicle crash in McLean County on Friday. The Illinois State Police say around 4 PM they were called to I-55 southbound near Mile Marker 151 for a

Spring planting in the books for LaSalle County farmers

    LaSalle County farmers have wrapped up planting their crops for the seasons, despite weeks of delay. LaSalle County’s Farm Bureau President David Isermann says crops are 2-3 weeks behind in where they should be at

Mass shooting in Philadelphia, PA leaves 3 dead, 11 injured

Philadelphia police confirm that a mass shooting took place late Saturday night, leaving three people dead and at least 11 other people injured.  Police Inspector D.F. Pace said that officers patrolling the area heard gunfire from South