Florida Man on electric scooter threatened two people with knife, slashed tire
Police said Zarelli then targeted a man outside of the home, chasing him around a car, which was a rental signed in the man’s name, and down the street while still holding the knife. Zarelli slashed the
Turtle gets cyberbullied during birthday celebration
Tuesday, the aquarium tweeted a picture of the adorable, introverted reptile to its more than 50,000 followers. And then the comments came. It's #TurtleTuesday and we're wishing a very happy 28th birthday to Funzo the pig-nosed turtle!
Passengers on party plane could face jail time, thousands in fines
The federal government released a statement Tuesday, saying the departments of Transport, Public Safety and Health have all launched investigations into the incident. There could be fines of up to $5,000 from Transport Canada for each offence
Over 150 students in quarantine sends Streator High remote
STREATOR – Streator High School will transition to remote learning beginning Friday due to the high number of students on quarantine due to COVID-19. They will return to in person learning on Tuesday, January 18th. Student attendance
Ottawa Elementary asking for help transporting students
OTTAWA – Parents in the Ottawa Elementary School District are being asked to help transport their own children to and from school. Superintendent Cleve Threadgill said Wednesday that a severe bus driver shortage could lead to lengthy
Council member Tara Bedei will be Streator’s new mayor
STREATOR – Longtime Streator City Council Member Tara Bedei will be sworn in as Streator’s acting mayor next week. The council approved the appointment at a special meeting on Tuesday night. Bedei has been a member
First baby of the year born in Ottawa announced
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center welcomed their first baby of 2022, Bjorn Berserk Anderson. Bjorn was born at 7:34 p.m. January 3, weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces and measuring 18.5 inches, to Nicole and
Peru ice rink to open Friday
PERU – The ice skating rink at Washington Park in Peru will be opening Friday afternoon. Red Flags will be hung up on days and times the rink is not suitable for skating. Officials are hoping to
Stage 212 seeking directors
LASALLE – Sage 212 in LaSalle is currently seeking submissions from directors for the Winter, Spring and Summer slots of the 2023 season. The organization is looking for well-known, highly recognizable shows for all three slots.
City of Peru to discuss plans for potential marijuana dispensary
PERU – A marijuana dispensary could be coming to Peru. City council members discussed the potential cannabis project that developers are requesting special use for on 38th street, where the old Jimmy John’s was located. Officials