Robbery Princeton
Bond has been set for two Bureau County residents in connection with  the robbery of a Princeton antique shop this past Saturday. The Princeton Police Department says 30 year old David Jones of Kewanee allegedly entered the shop on the 900 block of Main Street around 2:30 pm displaying a gun ordering the owner of the shop and 20 year old Rebecca Daily of Buda Illinois to the ground. Jones then took the money out of the cash register and fled away on foot. Police say Daily was allegedly working with Jones during the incident, playing the roll of a victim. Both Jones and Daily were arrested and taken to the Bureau County jail where bond has been set at $100,000 and $25,000 respectively.

Storms
Severe storms rocked the Midwest yesterday from Texas to Wisconsin, dropping tornadoes in Oklahoma, most notably in Moore, where an elementary school was completely destroyed. At last check overnight, 51 people were reported killed, 20 of those children. In Streator, it turned out to be more of a light show throughout the evening. Severe storms moved through the area, bringing heavy downpours and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Some secondary county roads had standing water, including many of the gravel roads. The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting more severe weather in our area today, with hail, damaging winds, and even isolated tornadoes as threats. Stay tuned throughout the day for coverage on the severe weather.
 
Antique Dealer
Bond has been set for two Bureau County residents in connection with  the robbery of a Princeton antique shop this past Saturday. The Princeton Police Department says 30 year old David Jones of Kewanee allegedly entered the shop on the 900 block of Main Street around 2:30 pm displaying a gun ordering the owner of the shop and 20 year old Rebecca Daily of Buda Illinois to the ground. Jones then took the money out of the cash register and fled away on foot. Police say Daily was allegedly working with Jones during the incident, playing the roll of a victim. Both Jones and Daily were arrested and taken to the Bureau County jail where bond has been set at $100,000 and $25,000 respectively.
 
Woodland School Fees
There is a possibility that school fees at Woodland School could go up. At last night’s meeting, school members discussed the idea of raising school fees for several reasons including decreasing state revenues. Superintendent Steve Endress said the amount of money generated through school fees is only 60% of the average amount collected by schools around the area. Board President Eric Sass suggested raising certain fees 20%. The issue was eventually table for further discussion.
 
Carus COO
The Carus Corporation in Peru has a new Chief Operating Officer. On May 1st, Dave Kuzy was introduced as the companies new COO. According to CEO and President Inga Carus, Kuzy has 20 years of industry experience, and a strong record of leadership in operations, sales, marketing, and strategic planning . For the rest of 2013, Gerald Curran, the previous COO, will help Kuzy to transition into his new position and learn all of his new requirements and responsibilities. The Carcus Corporation provides innovative environmental solutions.
 
Medical Marijuana
State Senator Jim Oberweis says he broke ranks with most fellow Republicans and voted to legalize medical marijuana because it might help people in pain. Oberweis says a legislator has a right to vote as he "sees fit." The law would allow a patient to be prescribed a limited amount of medical marijuana from a state-run dispensary.
 
New Dolphins Brookfield
Chicago Zoological Society officials say three Brookfield Zoo bottlenose dolphins are pregnant. The dolphins are due to give birth this summer and fall. Officials say 26-year-old Allie has had two previous calves, 31-year-old Tapeko has given birth to three and 10-year-old Spree is a first-time mother.
 
Sandy Hook in Springfield
 Parents of two Sandy Hook elementary students killed by a Connecticut gunman last fall testified in favor of limiting high-capacity ammunition magazines in Illinois.  The Illinois Senate's Executive Committee voted 12-3 Monday to advance legislation banning magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.  Mark Barden is the father of seven-year-old Daniel Barden. Daniel was among 20 children fatally shot Dec. 14 in Newtown, Conn. Barden says killer Adam Lanza consciously took higher-capacity magazines with him "to kill a lot more people and he did."

Family Deaths
Attorneys representing a man charged with killing five members of a central Illinois family have dropped their request that video of him being interviewed by investigators be blocked as potential evidence. Christopher Harris is charged with beating Rick and Ruth Gee and three of their children to death in their home in Beason in 2009.