OSF and IVCC offering free three-week program in ASL and baby sign
La Salle-Peru High School Foundation announces 2026 trivia night
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Bureau Valley High School inducts 16 students into National Honor Society
U.S. stock market swings sharply as Iran conflict fuels oil spike, inflation fears

The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to near 6,560,
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing an abrupt end to her contentious time leading the Justice Department as dissatisfaction with her performance intensified. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump confirmed the move, stating:
Raiders add veteran QB Kirk Cousins on short-term deal

The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in an experienced presence under center, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The contract is valued at $20 million and is fully guaranteed, with a potential two-year
Pittsburgh Pirate promote top prospect Konnor Griffin, 19, ahead of home opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to bring up standout shortstop Konnor Griffin—widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect—just ahead of their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Still 19 years old, Griffin’s rise has been rapid. Selected ninth
Hailee Steinfeld and husband Josh Allen welcome baby girl

Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, have announced the arrival of their first child—a daughter. “Our baby girl has arrived!!” they shared in a joint message posted to Steinfeld’s Substack on April 2.
Sony Music shares tracklist to soundtrack for Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’

A new companion album tied to the upcoming Michael Jackson biographical film ‘Michael’ will arrive alongside the movie this spring. Sony Music confirmed that “Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture” will be released on April 24 –