State launches portal for long term care facility vaccination tracking
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched an online portal to track the vaccination rates for residents and staff of long term care facilities statewide. On Wednesday Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that by early
Princeton K-9 Roy Retires
PRINCETON- The Princeton Police Department announced Thursday the retirement of K9 Roy. Roy, twelve-year-old 75-pound Belgian Malinois was born in Holland. He, along with his handler Officer Joel Drozda, graduated from Controlled FORCE as a dual-purpose Police
Japanese mayor sparks outrage by biting Olympian’s gold medal
“I saw the video and heard his teeth making a clicking noise,” Naohisa Takato, who won the gold medal in the 60-kilogram judo competition at the Tokyo Olympics, tweeted.
Goose flying upside down is simply showing off
https://abcstlouis.com/news/offbeat/goose-flying-upside-down-is-simply-showing-off-say-experts This aerial acrobatic resembles a falling leaf and may be used to avoid avian predators or a long, slow descent over an area where hunters for sport or food are present.
Indonesia says ‘Jurassic Park’ project on track despite UNESCO warnings
Last month, officials from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) told a World Heritage Committee conference that the project required a new environmental impact assessment over illegal fishing concerns and the potential risk to
More criminal damage done by BB-gun type ammo in Streator
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department is reporting more criminal damage by alleged BB-gun type ammo to property. According to police, a window at Wendy’s Restaurant is the latest reported damage that occurred between Tuesday and
Streator High School students to have early dismissal
STREATOR – Streator Township High School students will be going back to the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year, but will have their days cut short. Streator Township High School’s Board of Education voted in favor
Woman named Jane upset at bakery calling items “Plain Jane”
Jane Hudson was offended at the bakery referring to their vanilla and frosted donuts as “Plain Janes”, as she took this to mean all women named Jane are somehow boring.