
Baby formula maker Abbott reaches agreement with FDA to reopen largest domestic plant amid nationwide shortage
Infant formula maker Abbott have reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, hoping to ease a nationwide shortage tied to the plant’s shutdown earlier this year. The terms of

White House reveals plans to protect and expand affordable housing amid rising inflation
On Monday, the White House announced steps to increase and protect affordable housing nationwide by using federal funds as an incentive for reforms in a move to counter rising inflation. The White House plan will use funding

Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto’s gem
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto’s impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in

Ongoing Illinois 251 project will reduce lanes in Mendota
MENDOTA – The ongoing project to rebuild Illinois Route 251 through Mendota will cause some lane reductions beginning Wednesday. The Mendota Police Department say that starting Wednesday the road will be down to one lane only at

Chicago curfew tightened after killing near ‘Bean’ sculpture
By KATHLEEN FOODY and DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A clamp-down on Chicago teens’ access to a popular downtown park and a weekend curfew following the fatal shooting of a teenager has revived longstanding accusations

Here’s Johnny: White Sox bring up RHP Cueto from minors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Johnny Cueto is back in the majors, this time with the Chicago White Sox. The 36-year-old Cueto has been promoted from Triple-A Charlotte. He is slated to start the opener of a

Three women found dead amid heat at Chicago senior center
CHICAGO (AP) — Three women who were found dead at a senior living facility on Chicago’s North Side amid high heat have been identified. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that the women who were

Mendota man arrested after Peru gun incident
PERU – A Mendota man is in custody after an investigation into an attempted car theft in Peru. The Peru Police Department say that on Sunday morning they were called to the 2000 Block of 4th St.

Schwindel’s go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega also homered for the Cubs,

Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech’s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1. New

Suspect in Buffalo mass shooting on suicide watch as state police confirm he made contact last year with “generalized threats”
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said during a news conference Sunday that the man arrested in the homicide of 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y.,, has been placed on suicide watch. The suspect, 18-year-old Payton

One dead, five critically injured in shooting at church in Laguna Woods, Calif.
Authorities on Sunday confirm that one person was killed and five more were critically injured in a shooting at a California church. The Orange County Sheriff’s office said that a suspect was detained at the scene of

WWII bomber to return to TBM Avenger Reunion
PERU – A WWII four engine bomber will be returning to the skies of Peru during the TBM Avenger Reunion and Air Show next weekend. The B-17 Yankee Lady, which participated in missions over Germany, will be

Farmer mental health initiatives highlighted
SPRINGFIELD – May is Mental Health Awareness month and that also coincides with the spring planting season. Spring and fall are often the most stressful times for farmers and the late start to spring has left many

Teen gunned down near Chicago’s ‘Bean’ tourist attraction
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s mayor has promised new measures to combat violence after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near “The Bean” sculpture in downtown Millennium Park, which is among the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Police

Lunar Eclipse this evening
CHICAGO – If the skies are clear, a dazzling lunar eclipse is set to entertain those staying up late tonight across the Midwest. Around 9:30 PM the earths shadow will begin to slide across the moon, and

IVCC students compete at national ag conference
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Ag program competed at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture student judging conference recently. Students Rilan Rosengren of Ottawa and Madeline-Rose Mudge of LaSalle competed in ag

OSF Saint Paul names Conkey Award Winner
MENDOTA – The 41st Annual Conkey Family Award winner was announcedlast week at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota as part of National Health Care Week. Joni Zinke, an administrative assistant in the medical/surgical

Face-scanner Clearview agrees to limits in court settlement
By KATHLEEN FOODY and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has agreed to restrict the use of its massive collection of face images to settle allegations that it collected people’s photos

10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime
By CAROLYN THOMPSON, JOHN WAWROW, MICHAEL BALSAMO and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a white, 18-year-old gunman in military gear who was livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle

May is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month
CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker has proclaimed May Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois, which serves as a good time to remind parents of the importance of constantly supervising children when they are in or near water to

Violin made in 1758 stolen from Chicago musician’s home
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago musician is hoping for the return of a violin made in 1758 that was stolen from her family’s home while they were sleeping. Minghaun Xu said the instrument was made by renowned

Ottawa woman charged after TRI-dent investigation
STREATOR – An Ottawa woman is facing drug charges after an investigation into methamphetamine distribution. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team on Wednesday, along with the Streator Police Department, conducted a buy bust operation near the 1400

Marte has 3 hits to lift Diamondbacks over Cubs 4-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte had three hits and drove in a run, Zach Davies pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3. Marte

Stanton, Judge homer again as Yankees beat White Sox 10-4
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second time in two nights and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White

Chicago Park District: Beloved piping plover Monty dies
CHICAGO (AP) — A beloved, endangered shorebird in Chicago named Monty the Piping Plover has died. Chicago Park District spokeswoman Irene Tostado says, “It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Monty, one of

Pritzker signs effort to pursue smash-and-grab criminals
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a measure into law making it easier to pursue those who engage in the rapidly growing crime of organized retail theft. Large-scale

Body found in Lake Michigan IDed as missing college student
CHICAGO (AP) — A body found along Chicago’s Lake Michigan shoreline in early May has been identified as that of a college student who vanished last month around the time her boyfriend also went missing. The Chicago

New Illinois highway map released
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates as well as a new feature that shows mileage between towns and marked route junctions

New Illinois highway map released
SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes route updates as well as a new feature that shows mileage between towns and marked route junctions

IVCC alumnus teaching overseas; will teach at L-P in fall
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College alumnus and Fulbright Scholar Alyssa McCauley of Mendota recently spoke to the college’s Multicultural Education class on her teaching journey from the U.S. to Turkey. McCauley graduated from IVCC in

OSF Saint Paul names Conkey Award Winner
MENDOTA – The 41st Annual Conkey Family Award winner was announcedlast week at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota as part of National Health Care Week. Joni Zinke, an administrative assistant in the medical/surgical

Over 8,000 Feet of Water Main in Streator to be replaced
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is investing approximately $4 million to replace over 8,000 feet, or 1.5 miles, of water main throughout the Streator water system. Much of the water main installed will be

IVCC and Oglesby partner for campus security
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will enhance campus security by contracting with Oglesby for a full-time police officer. At the May IVCC board meeting Thursday night, trustees approved spending $70,624 in fiscal 2023 and $72,068 in

Oklahoma girl, 6, dies in ATV crash in central Illinois
TAYLORSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old Oklahoma girl died Sunday when an all-terrain vehicle she was a passenger on crashed in central Illinois, also injuring her uncle and another child. Ulicia Garner-Cox was pronounced dead

Illinois man gets 21 years for shooting teens in stolen car
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois man convicted of murder in the shooting death of a teen he spotted in his car that had been stolen a few days earlier has been sentenced to 21 years

NTSB: Train-truck collision sent woman through train window
CLARENDON HILLS, Ill. (AP) — The vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board says a woman who died when a commuter train collided with a semitrailer at a crossing in suburban Chicago was thrown through a

Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their

Peru Police warn of storm repair phone call scam
PERU – Peru Police Chief Pyszka said in a news release that residents have been receiving calls from a local number claiming to be a local number giving estimates to repair recent storm damage. The scam callers

Five House Republicans, including Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, subpoenaed by January 6 committee
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol issued five subpoenas to House Republicans on Thursday, including one to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The panel also subpoenaed representatives Jim Jordan of Ohio,

Hundreds are evacuated after Coastal Fire in Orange County, California destroys more than 20 homes
At least 20 homes were destroyed between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach, California due to a brush fire that spread rapidly amid strong winds. Crews continued to fight the flames of the blaze on Thursday, called the

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will skip Preakness Stakes, ending its Triple Crown bid
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not compete in the Preakness Stakes, colt owner Rick Dawson said Thursday. Opting out of the race means there will be no possible Triple Crown champion this year. Dawson announced the

IVCC commencement set for Saturday
OGLESBY – About 200 graduates are expected to participate in Illinois Valley Community College’s 56th annual commencement at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the college gymnasium. IVCC alumnus Dr. Holly Novak will deliver the keynote address. A 1974

Illinois State Police donating body armor, shields and helmets to Ukraine
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police will be donating more than 3,000 pieces of protective equipment, including body armor, ballistic face shields, and ballistic helmets to help the Ukrainian citizens combat the Russian invasion. By U.S. standards,

Brooks Koepka extends golf hiatus and withdraws from 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson field
The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament and will be replaced by Satoshi Kodaira. The PGA tour did not provide a reason for the withdrawal. Koepka, world

Keep your pets cool during the heat wave with tips from IVAR
PERU – The Illinois Valley Animal Rescue has some tips for keeping your pets cool this summer. According to the U.S National Weather Service Chicago, the hot temperatures, combined with humidity will make it feel

Senate Republicans block bill that would protect abortion access nationwide
The Senate failed to advance a Democratic-led bill that would protect abortion access nationwide in a vote on Wednesday. The Women’s Health Protection Act was triggered by a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that indicates Roe v.

President Joe Biden visits farmers to speak on rising inflation, says he’s working on lowering costs and expanding food production
On Wednesday, President Biden visited farmers in Kankakee, Ill., to speak on the impact of the Russian-Ukraine war on the economy, and the White House’s efforts to lower food prices in the face of rising inflation. Said

Bears add depth at wide receiver by signing Dante Pettis
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears added depth at wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with free agent Dante Pettis. The 26-year-old Pettis announced the move on Twitter, posting a photo of himself signing a

Sky hold Liberty to 17 first-half points in 83-50 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Dana Evans scored 15 points, Rebekah Gardner added 14 and the Chicago Sky cruised past the New York Liberty 83-50. Chicago led 36-17 at halftime after holding New York to 20% shooting, including 1