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Crews Work to Repair Water Main Break in Peru
Crews Work to Repair Water Main Break in Peru
Partly cloudy and windy. Very cold. High around 15F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph..
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January 27, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Crews Work to Repair Water Main Break in Peru
Causes of last year’s deadly mid-air collision in DC to be announced by NTSB
Causes of last year’s deadly mid-air collision in DC to be announced by NTSB
In this U.S. Coast Guard handout, the Coast Guard investigates aircraft wreckage on the Potomac River on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles/ U.S. Coast Guard via...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Causes of last year’s deadly mid-air collision in DC to be announced by NTSB
Iranians detail ‘bloodbath’ crackdown said to have killed 5,700 protesters, as internet blockade eases
Iranians detail ‘bloodbath’ crackdown said to have killed 5,700 protesters, as internet blockade eases
A giant banner depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier and the American flag was displayed at Enqelab (Revolution) Square in Tehran, Iran amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran on January 25,...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Iranians detail ‘bloodbath’ crackdown said to have killed 5,700 protesters, as internet blockade eases
San Francisco issues warning as mountain lion roams city streets
San Francisco issues warning as mountain lion roams city streets
Mark Newman/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A young mountain lion has been spotted prowling the streets of downtown San Francisco as officials have warned people in the area to take caution.The San Francisco...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM
San Francisco issues warning as mountain lion roams city streets
Scoreboard roundup — 1/26/26
Scoreboard roundup — 1/26/26
(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPacers 116, Hawks 13276ers 93, Hornets 130Magic 98, Cavaliers 114Trail Blazers 94, Celtics 102Lakers 129,...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Scoreboard roundup — 1/26/26
‘The Revenant’ will return to theaters for its 10th anniversary
‘The Revenant’ will return to theaters for its 10th anniversary
The poster for the upcoming rerelease of 'The Revenant.' (20th Century Studios, New Regency)The Revenant is returning to theaters in honor of its 10th anniversary.20th Century Fox and New Regency are...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:05 PM
‘The Revenant’ will return to theaters for its 10th anniversary
The Black Crowes take fans behind the scenes of their ‘Profane Prophecy’ video
The Black Crowes take fans behind the scenes of their ‘Profane Prophecy’ video
(L-R) Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes perform onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California....
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January 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The Black Crowes take fans behind the scenes of their ‘Profane Prophecy’ video
Peru Pushing Ahead With Dream Of Opening A Sports Complex
Peru Pushing Ahead With Dream Of Opening A Sports Complex
Remember when a sports complex and “city center” development was proposed by city officials in Peru? The idea is still being pursued.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Peru Pushing Ahead With Dream Of Opening A Sports Complex
Ottawa Police Make Warrant Arrests
Ottawa Police Make Warrant Arrests
Thirty-seven-year-old Joshua Sampson, and 39-year-old Jennifer Milton, both of Ottawa, were arrested on Friday.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Ottawa Police Make Warrant Arrests
One Person Rescued While Another Passes Away After Becoming Trapped Inside Grain Bin
One Person Rescued While Another Passes Away After Becoming Trapped Inside Grain Bin
One person died while another was rescued after being trapped inside a grain bin partially filled with soybeans.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:50 AM
One Person Rescued While Another Passes Away After Becoming Trapped Inside Grain Bin
"From Broadway To Hollywood" Concert To Benefit IV Food Pantry
"From Broadway To Hollywood" Concert To Benefit IV Food Pantry
An acclaimed vocalist with Oglesby roots is coming home to perform.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
"From Broadway To Hollywood" Concert To Benefit IV Food Pantry
Two Become Trapped In Grain Bin Near Granville
Two Become Trapped In Grain Bin Near Granville
Two people were pulled out of a grain bin near Granville after becoming trapped.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Two Become Trapped In Grain Bin Near Granville
Grain Bin Collapse Outside Granville Reportedly Traps At Least Two Inside
Two Become Trapped In Grain Bin Near Granville
A scary scene just outside of Granville.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Grain Bin Collapse Outside Granville Reportedly Traps At Least Two Inside
Body of last remaining hostage retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
Body of last remaining hostage retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
Vehicle, carrying the body of the last Israeli hostage remaining in Gaza Ran Gvili, arrives the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute prior to the funeral ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 26, 2026. (Photo...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Body of last remaining hostage retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
Cream to reissue live reunion album ‘Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005’
Cream to reissue live reunion album ‘Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005’
Cover of Cream's 'Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005' (Bushbranch/Surfdog Records/EPC Enterprises, LLP)Cream is set to revisit their 2005 reunion.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band — Eric Clapton,...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Cream to reissue live reunion album ‘Royal Albert Hall London May 2-3-5-6, 2005’
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ shows off Yoshi in new trailer, moves up release date
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ shows off Yoshi in new trailer, moves up release date
Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.' (Nintendo, Illumination)Fans of Mario and Luigi will get to see their upcoming sequel film — and Yoshi — a little earlier than expected.Illumination...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ shows off Yoshi in new trailer, moves up release date
La Salle Shooter Gets Prison Time
La Salle Shooter Gets Prison Time
After admitting to his role in a shooting outside of a La Salle bar, a Chicago man is headed to prison.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM
La Salle Shooter Gets Prison Time
First Responders Deal with Accident on I-80 Westbound Between Ottawa and Utica
First Responders Deal with Accident on I-80 Westbound Between Ottawa and Utica
First responders, including Illinois State Police, converged on a reported accident and an uncooperative victim on Interstate 80, westbound, between Ottawa and Utica.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
First Responders Deal with Accident on I-80 Westbound Between Ottawa and Utica
BP Station in Ottawa Damaged by Vehicle
BP Station in Ottawa Damaged by Vehicle
A vehicle crashed into a building in Ottawa over the weekend.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
BP Station in Ottawa Damaged by Vehicle
On This Day, Jan. 26, 2018: Fleetwood Mac is honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year
On This Day, Jan. 26, 2018: Fleetwood Mac is honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year
On This Day, Jan. 26, 2018…Fleetwood Mac was honored as the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year, becoming the first band to ever receive the honor.The pre-Grammy event was held at Radio...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM
On This Day, Jan. 26, 2018: Fleetwood Mac is honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year
First Responders Clearing Up Accident on I-80 Westbound Between Ottawa and Utica
First Responders Deal with Accident on I-80 Westbound Between Ottawa and Utica
First responders, including Illinois State Police, converged on a reported accident and an uncooperative victim on Interstate 80, westbound, between Ottawa and Utica.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
First Responders Clearing Up Accident on I-80 Westbound Between Ottawa and Utica
Princeton Band Director in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions
Princeton Band Director in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions
A Princeton band director is now in the 2026 Jeopardy Tournament of Champions. In Friday's quarter-final round, Steven Olson topped an attorney from West Virginia and a political professor from
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January 26, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Princeton Band Director in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions
Eagles find audience at IV Waterway Visitors Center
Eagles find audience at IV Waterway Visitors Center
A lot of watching and learning happened around Utica this weekend at Bald Eagle Watch. Several sites hosted including the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center on Dee Bennett Road. Linda and
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January 26, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Eagles find audience at IV Waterway Visitors Center
Tom's Take -- Ten Minutes of Good News -- Jan. 25, 2026
Tom's Take -- Ten Minutes of Good News -- Jan. 25, 2026
Things have been a bit overwhelming over the last year, with upheavals in Washington and bitter partisan battles seemingly about everything, all the time. Good things are happening in Starved
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January 25, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Tom's Take -- Ten Minutes of Good News -- Jan. 25, 2026
Streator FD handles restaurant fire Saturday morning
Streator FD handles restaurant fire Saturday morning
A Streator restaurant sustained interior damage from a fire Saturday morning. The Fire Department's Information Officer Bryan Park said they were called to 720 East Main about 7:30. That location
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January 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Streator FD handles restaurant fire Saturday morning