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No pre-trial release in Ottawa school threat given for Bloomington man

Bruce Sirtoff may not have had bombs or assault weapons at his disposal, but a judge ruled Tuesday his threat of mass violence in Ottawa was too specific to be taken lightly. He will be held in
Bicyclist injured in Ottawa crash with semi

A bicyclist was taken to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after being injured in a crash Tuesday morning with a semi tractor trailer in Ottawa.
Boys basketball notebook: Princeton keeping up with the basketball Joneses

Of the 34 boys basketball teams to win Class 2A regionals in 2022, only 11 have also won the next two years, including Princeton.
Supreme Court overturns Colorado ruling, says Donald Trump is eligible to appear on 2024 ballot

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of former President Donald Trump in a historic case challenging his eligibility to seek the Republican presidential nomination under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment due to
Former Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury in civil fraud trial

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury Monday in connection with testimony he gave during former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. The charges accuse Weisselberg of committing perjury in
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and WR Mike Evans agree to 2-year, $52M extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver has agreed to a reported two-year, $52 million extension with $35 million guaranteed. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the $26 million per season salary “is the largest for a wide receiver
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons in NFL

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce officially announced his retirement after 13-years in the NFL. The a six-time All-Pro center, future Hall of Famer played his entire career with the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted by the team
Dave Grohl and Martin Short join lineup for ‘Love Rocks NYC’ benefit

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and comedian Martin Short have been added to the lineup for the 8th Annual ‘Love Rocks NYC’ event benefitting Gods Love We Deliver, taking place on March 7 at the Beacon Theatre in
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ third special edition to ft. bonus song ‘The Black Dog’

Taylor Swift announced a third – and ‘final’ – limited special edition of her upcoming album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Similar to the previously announced special editions of ‘TTPD’, the third deluxe edition is again themed around