UPS workers ending strike threat after approving new contract

UPS workers ratified the labor deal negotiated by the Teamsters nearly a month ago, which will allow the five-year contract to take effect. Teamsters President Sean O’Brien said in a statement Tuesday: “This contract will improve the
James Harden fined $100K by NBA for comments about 76ers president Daryl Morey

On Tuesday, the NBA fined veteran guard James Harden $100,000 for his recent comments about 76ers president Daryl Morey. During an Adidas marketing event in China on Aug. 14, Harden told the crowd Morey is a “liar”
A star in every season, Christian Benning’s heart is in football

He’s the Bulldogs’ starting shortstop and cleanup hitter in the spring and will threaten the school’s all-time basketball scoring record in the winter, but the fall – and football – is where Streator’s Christian Benning’s heart is.
Jessie James Decker expecting fourth child with husband Eric Decker

Jessie James Decker is pregnant with her fourth child with husband Eric Decker. The 35-year-old Decker shared the happy news on Instagram, sharing a video which reveals her baby bump as she takes in the view on
Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian welcome second daughter

Tennis legend Serena Williams and her husband, tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, have welcomed their second baby girl together. The couple first shared they were expecting another baby in May at the Met Gala in New York City.
Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian welcome second daughter

Tennis legend Serena Williams and her husband, tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, have welcomed their second baby girl together. The couple first shared they were expecting another baby in May at the Met Gala in New York City.
New scenic Fox River view part of Dayton Bluffs hike Saturday

A new dramatic high-up view of the Fox River from a recently completed scenic overlook will highlight a Saturday morning tour of the Dayton Bluffs Preserve in Ottawa.
Mendota to purchase vacant lots on Main Street for $26,000

Two of the properties that burned on Main Street last year will be purchased by the city of Mendota.
Mendota to purchase vacant lots on Main Street for $26,000

Two of the properties that burned on Main Street last year will be purchased by the city of Mendota.
IVAC donates $1,500 to Lighted Way, Aden Lamps Foundation from Steve Brust golf outing proceeds

The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce chose Lighted Way and the Aden Lamps Foundation to be recipients of the proceeds from this year’s Steve Brust Golf Outing charity hole.