The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to practice water safety around pools
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to practice water safety around pools as the summer heat continues. The number of pools installed in backyards drastically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning
Unemployment claims continue to reach record lows
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced last week the state has reached a new historic low of continued claims for regular state unemployment insurance benefits since the beginning of the series in January 1987.
Streator High School student accepted into Illinois High School Theatre Festival
STREATOR – For the first time ever, a Streator High School Student will be participating in one of the biggest theater festivals in the state. Kim Freeman, Theatre teacher at Streator High School says her student
Rail feasibility report press conference to be held in Utica
PEORIA – The results of a feasibility study and survey into passenger rail service from Peoria to Chicago are set to be released on Thursday. A brief presentation will be held at Utica Village Hall at
Amazon files lawsuit against more than 10,000 Facebook groups over fake reviews
Amazon filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of brokering fake reviews. Amazon alleged in a statement that the fake review groups recruited individuals to post reviews “in exchange for money or
New Jersey Devils goalie Vitek Vanecek signs 3-year extension worth $10.2M
Restricted free agent goaltender Vitek Vanecek signed a three-year, $10.2 million contract extension with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. According to the Devils, Vanecek will receive $3.55 million in 2022-23, $3.75 million the following season and
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Eddie Goldman retires from NFL
The Atlanta Falcons announced that defensive tackle Eddie Goldman informed the team on Tuesday that he is retiring. The announcement comes just 13 days after Atlanta signed Goldman in free agency to a one-year deal. The deal