Proper Christmas Tree disposal important December 26, 2023 11:11 pm|LISLE – A dry Christmas tree after the holidays have ended can quickly become a fire hazard, so…
Area health departments remind everyone about food safety this holiday season December 24, 2023 12:25 am|OTTAWA – Area health departments are reminding everyone responsible for cooking holiday meals or dishes to be mindful…
State Police honor Scott’s Law Day December 23, 2023 1:02 am|SPRINGFIELD – Motorists are reminded they should move over for vehicles on the shoulder every year on this…
Women Inspired Network Awards Local Nonprofits Over $11,000 December 5, 2023 12:24 pm|The Women Inspired Network, a charitable giving circle of local, philanthropic women, awarded over $11,000 to three area…
Red Cross offers safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays December 2, 2023 12:29 am|CHICAGO – The American Red Cross is offering safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays. They…
Turkey Preparation Key to Safe Thanksgiving November 22, 2023 12:31 am|OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware…
A look back at the tradition of the ‘Turkey Pardon’ November 21, 2023 10:00 pm|WASHINGTON – A long standing tradition at the White House is the yearly tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving…
Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires November 20, 2023 10:05 pm|SPRINGFIELD – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average…
Great American Smoke Out event Thursday November 15, 2023 10:00 pm| OTTAWA – This Thursday, smokers will be challenged to quit for the day as part of the…
Earthquake Reported Early Wednesday Morning in Putnam County November 15, 2023 6:58 am|The earthquake struck at about 4:41 a.m. and was centered south of the village of Standard in Putnam…