Carus LLC says cause of fire was friction of forklift and pallet
LASALLE – The fire at Carus Chemical in LaSalle was caused by a pallet that caught fire according to officials. In a press release, Carus LLC says the root cause of the manufacturing facility fire on
Unemployment in Northcentral Illinois spikes further in February
SPRINGFIELD – Unemployment rates in North Central Illinois spiked even higher in February according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. For the month of February, LaSalle County has the third highest unemployment rate in the
Ottawa man found on Riverwalk identified
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man has been identified as the individual found on Ottawa’s River Walk on Wednesday. According to LaSalle County Coroner Richard Ploch, 56-year-old David L. Ebert was recovered on the River Walk
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department looking for man involved in armed robbery
SAUNEMIN – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is looking for an individual involved in an apparent armed robbery at a gas station. According to authorities on Wednesday just before 10 p.m., police responded to the
Florida Mayor Witnesses Life Saving Moment as First Responders Rescue Elderly Man out of Sinking SUV
First responders in Longwood, Florida near Orlando pulls elderly man out of his sinking SUV earlier this week. The mayor of Longwood happened to be stuck in traffic and saw it happen live. Now he’s planning to
Common interview questions
When it comes to interviews, what are the most common questions asked? Be prepared for your next interview and have your answers prepared and researched if needed. Tell me about yourself What are some of your strengths
Severe weather possible Friday night
MOLINE – Severe weather could swiftly march across North Central Illinois Friday night. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has upgraded much of Western Illinois to Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds to 70 MPH, tornadoes,
Bill to help veterans families with property taxes moves forward
SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois Senate Bill to help families of veterans with property taxes after the death of the veteran has moved forward through the state legislature. Gibson City Republican Tom Bennett sponsored the bill. Currently, a disabled
Rockford girl struck by gunfire while in bed
ROCKFORD – A 12-year-old girl was struck by gunfire while in bed after a shooting outside her home on Wednesday. Rockford Police say around 2 AM they were called to the residence after the girl received a life-threatening
Illinois OSHA Grain Safety Week focuses on safety and dangers in farming
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is joining experts in the agriculture industry to promote safety in and around grain handling equipment. Because moving grain acts like quicksand, grain bin deaths