“Damage minimal” after fire at Hennepin plant
HENNEPIN – Damage was said to be minimal after a fire at an ethanol and grain handling facility in north central Illinois. Around 5 AM Wednesday the 7 box alarm incident brought 18 fire departments and
Deceased female found at US Silica
OTTAWA – Authorities are investigating a body found in rural Ottawa on Tuesday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, they were called to the 1400 block of Illinois Route 71 where a deceased white female was
Guns seized after shots fire investigation in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY -Two weapons were seized after a call Tuesday morning for shots allegedly being fired in Spring Valley, but no injuries were reported. Authorities say around 4 AM they were called to the intersection of Dakota
Seven box alarm blaze in Putnam County
HENNEPIN – An ethanol and grain handling facility in north central Illinois was the scene of a large response by emergency crews after a call for a reported silo fire around 5 AM Wednesday. Authorities say they
State senate compromises on energy plan to save nuclear plants
SPRINGFIELD – Early Wednesday the Illinois Senate passed energy legislation that includes wording that could save the nuclear plants in Byron and Morris if it makes it to the Governor. State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said the
Ben Simmons informs 76ers he no longer wishes to remain with the team
Ben Simmons has informed the 76ers that he no longer wishes to remain with the franchise. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Simmons told team governor Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand
New England Patriots release QB Cam Newton; Mac Jones to be starting QB this week
The New England Patriots released Cam Newton on Tuesday, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the team’s starting quarterback in 2021. Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, started 15 games last season for the Patriots.