Gas prices in Illinois remain steady
CHICAGO – Pump prices are stuck in neutral for now, according to the American Automobile Association. This week, North Central Illinois motorists will see prices similar to last week, averaging $3.68 cents statewide. LaSalle, Lee, and Bureau
Easter Egg Hunt in Peru this weekend
PERU – This weekend the city of Peru will have its annual Easter egg hunt. This year’s event will take place on Saturday at Centennial Park. There will be a special sensory hour for children with special
IDNR taking public comment on mine lands reclamation projects
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work which include those in LaSalle and Bureau counties. IDNR’s Abandoned Mine
91 Year Old Colorado Man Hikes Grand Canyon in Record Time
A 91-year-old guy from Colorado just became the oldest person to hike across the Grand Canyon. He started at the North Rim . . . went down into the canyon, then hiked back up and finished at
Grand jury in Trump probe concludes on Monday with no vote
The Manhattan grand jury concluded its proceedings in former President Trump’s case on Monday afternoon with no vote. The grand jury had reconvened Monday in New York City after its proceedings related to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Every person is different and some things will bother one person, but not another. What pet peeves do you have? People who share work spaces and don’t leave them they way they found them Chewing with your
Mendota High School reports vandalism
MENDOTA – Mendota High School reported that someone drove on the grounds where they shouldn’t and damaged the grass. They say last Friday after a baseball game someone drove through an area they weren’t supposed to and
Reading Fire announces smoke alarm program
READING – The Reading Fire Department has announced they will be launching a Smoke Alarm Program in partnership with Camp I Am Me, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and the Illinois Fire Safety
Report finds minimal violations on Illinois railways
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission released its annual report on accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials on Illinois railroads. Of the 8,549 rail cars inspected in 2022, the ICC found violations in just 1.3 percent
Florida man falls asleep during traffic stop
PUNTA GORDA, FL — A Florida man who was wanted on multiple charges of armed burglary, theft of a firearm, and grand theft was seen driving in Punta Gorda. Authorities attempted to pull him over for a