IDNR monitoring suspect outbreaks of avian influenza
SPRINGFIELD – At least 300 waterbirds, primarily snow geese, have died of suspected avian influenza at public hunting areas throughout southern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has confirmed. Members of the public are encouraged
Police investigating armed robbery in Mendota
MENDOTA – Local authorities are investigating an armed robbery Thursday night in Mendota at a gas station. Around 7:30 PM Mendota Police were called to the business on the corner of Jefferson Street and Illinois 251 in
Longtime Putnam County Sheriff retires, Boedigheimer sworn in
HENNEPIN – After decades of leading the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Kevin Doyle has announced his retirement and a new sheriff has been sworn in. On Wednesday Sheriff Doyle made his last call to dispatchers
Which Christmas candy is your favorite?
When you think of the holidays, what candy is the one you look forward to the most? CandyStore.com has put out their annual list, and the number one candy is loosing traction. 1. Peppermint Bark. It’s
When is the appropriate time to take a sick day?
When is the appropriate time to use a sick day from work? A recent poll of 1,000 people show that there is no clear cut time that everyone agrees on, and some of the answers may make
Deer harvest up from 2021 across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD -– Hunters in Illinois harvested over 52,000 deer during the first weekend of the state’s firearm deer season. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, LaSalle County hunters took home 427 deer, up from last
U.S. House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries to become first Black party leader
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York has been elected the next Democratic House leader, making history as the first black lawmaker to lead a political party’s caucus. The 52-year-old Jeffries was elected on Wednesday in a unanimous vote,
Santa comes to LaSalle-Peru High School for kids workshop
LASALLE – LaSalle-Peru Township High School will be hosting its annual Santa’s Workshop this weekend. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in the student commons/cafeteria at LPHS, children ages 10 and under are welcome to
House of Representatives passes legislation to avoid railroad strike
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to avoid a railroad strike; national railroad workers had vowed to strike on Dec. 9 if no agreement was reached. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 290-137, and still
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Kris Letang out indefinitely after suffering second stroke
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke. General manager Ron Hextall said the defenseman reported symptoms on Monday to the training staff and “was immediately taken to the