More gas price relief for drivers nationwide
CHICAGO – Drivers are benefiting from gas prices that are more than a dollar less than their peak in mid-June, according to the American Automobile Association. The national average is less than $4 at $3.87 cents
Couple breaks into church on first date
20-year-old Sebastian Spencer and 19-year-old Danielle Salvato were on their first date when they realized they were both pianists. They decided to look for an unlocked church to see if they could find a piano to play
Jesse White Awards $15,000 in Construction Grants to Pontiac Library
PONTIAC – The Pontiac Public Library will be getting upgraded emergency doors thanks to a grant from State Librarian Jesse White. White announced that statewide nearly $900,000 will be awarded to libraries across the state to 18
Jesse White Awards $3,000 in Construction Grants to Spring Valley Library
SPRING VALLEY – The Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley will be getting automatic entry doors thanks to a grant from State Librarian Jesse White. White announced that statewide nearly $900,000 will be awarded
Slough Bridge to close next week for inspection
PERU – The Slough Bridge will be closed for inspection starting this coming Sunday. According to the city of Peru, the bridge is expected to reopen at the end of the week, or when the inspection
President Biden announces three-step plan to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt for millions
On Wednesday, President Biden announced his plan to tackle student loan debt, cancelling up to $20,000 of debt for those who received Pell Grants. The president’s plan includes $10,000 in loan forgiveness for borrowers who earn less than
Florida Democratic challenger Maxwell Frost on track to become first member of Gen Z elected to Congress
Democratic candidate Maxwell Frost won his primary in Florida on Tuesday, potentially becoming the first member of Generation Z to hold a seat in Congress. Those born between 1997 and 2012 are considered members of Gen Z;
Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin announces retirement from the NFL
Linebacker Shaquem Griffin has announced his retirement from the NFL after four seasons. Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at four years old due to amniotic band syndrome, wrote an article for The Players’ Tribune which detailed how
LaSalle County Bar Association awards scholarship to Mendota graduate
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Bar Association has awarded a $500 scholarship to a Mendota High School graduate. Maya Martin, who recently started at Loyola University of Chicago, was honored by the organization. Martin is hoping
MLB unveils balanced schedule for 2023, with every team playing against one another
Major League baseball announced the 2023 regular season schedule, with every major league team playing each other in the same season for the first time next year — marking MLB’s first balanced schedule since 2000. Opening Day