Illinois shatters pre-pandemic film production expenditure records by more than $130 million
CHICAGO — The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, leaders in Illinois’ film industry, and state leaders have announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase
Pedestrian struck; killed by car in Sterling
STERLING – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Whiteside County on Sunday night. The Sterling Police Department say the individual was struck around 10:15 PM by a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old
Illinois State Archery Tournament moved to Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – About 900 young archers from 42 Illinois schools will participate in the 2023 Illinois State Archery Tournament at Champaign Centennial High School. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is the coordinator of the National
LaSalle County 4th in Illinois in Corn production last year
SPRINGFIELD – Most of northern Illinois is devoted to corn and soybean production, so it is no surprise that LaSalle County is fourth on the list in the state of corn producing counties. Illinois leads the
Environmental consultant recommends air quality tests on home affected by Carus fire
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle is considering air quality testing with its third party environmentalist on homes affected by the Carus chemical fire. According to Deputy City Clerk Brent Bader, Brownfield Environmental Engineering
Streator participating in latest opioid settlement
STREATOR – The city of Streator is participating in a new opioid settlement against pharmaceutical distributors including Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens. According to the Edelson Law Firm, the new settlements are similar to the
Two Livingston County teens die in sledding incident in Colorado
FAIRBURY – Two teens from Livingston County are dead after a sledding incident in Colorado. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office say around 8:30 PM the teens were on the same sled that launched off a large snowbank
Ottawa woman identified in apartment fire
OTTAWA – An Ottawa woman is dead as a result of an apartment fire in Ottawa, according to the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Richard Ploch says, 39-year-old Rendelle Farrell of Ottawa died of smoke inhalation
Florida man allegedly breaks into multiple locations and dumps everything
Florida man, Lawrence Franklin King Florida, yes his last name is Florida, allegedly broke into multiple locations on a robbery spree, and along the way, he left behind items from previous break-ins. One location he broke into
Top traditional skills to know
Some skills you need to know how to survive, and others you need to know to be a well-rounded person. This list is a mix of both. Cooking Fire starting Fishing Gardening Handwriting Tracking Handcrafting Sewing Trapping