North Central Illinois nears prime time for vivid colors
The North Central Illinois region is near peak time for vast fall foliage changes. Lisa Sons, Natural Resource Coordinator for Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks, says areas may not see all color due to stress
Putnam County Sheriff will not seek re-election
HENNEPIN – Putnam County Sheriff Kevin Doyle announced he will not seek a 7th term. In an announcement on Wednesday, Sheriff Doyle says it’s time he began a new chapter in his life after 30
Dive team finds nothing relevant in Jelani Day investigation
PERU – A search of the Illinois River for possible clues into the death of a Danville man came up empty this week. The Plainfield Fire Department Dive Team was deployed to the river where the
Nashville Predators and Mattias Ekholm agree to four-year, $25M extension
The Nashville Predators and veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth a total of $25 million. The deal carries an average annual value of $6.25 million. General Manager David Poile announced the
Mississippi auditor says Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre owes almost $1M in federal welfare funds
According to a statement from Mississippi State auditor Shad White, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre must return $828,000 he received from federal welfare funds that should have gone to needy families. White said his office
Sandwich woman killed in Kendall County crash
LITTLE ROCK – A woman from Sandwich has died after a two vehicle crash Wednesday near Little Rock. The Kendall County Coroner’s Office say that 33-year-old Lindsay Blair was involved in a head-on collision around 6:30
Re-Imagine Mendota event coming to Illinois Ave.
MENDOTA – Downtown Mendota will host a band and dining opportunities thanks to the organization Re-Imagine Mendota. On October 16th from 6-10 PM Illinois Avenue will be closed for a performance by the “Free Beer & Chicken”