White House approves controversial ConocoPhillips Alaska oil drilling project
The Biden administration gave the green light to ConocoPhillips’ Willow oil drilling project on the North Slope of Alaska on Monday, while moving to reduce the overall footprint of the project. According to the Interior Department, the
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After bank closures, Pres. Biden assures that deposits are safe, management will be fired
On Monday, President Biden assured Americans that the U.S. banking system remained strong , and that swift action to protect deposits of two closed banks should head off fears of additional failures of financial institutions. Biden ‘s White
Shot gun wedding in Florida takes a different turn
DAVIE, FL — Weddings are a time for celebration, food, togetherness, and some great music. One venue in Florida recently tried to get the DJ to cut the music off early because the worker was afraid of receiving
QB Jimmy Garoppolo and the Raiders agree to three-year, $67.5M deal
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Per ESPN, the deal is for three years and is worth $67.5 million, which includes
Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce to return for 13th season
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce announced on social media he’ll be returning to the Eagles for another season, ending all rumors that he would be retiring. Kelce said on Twitter: “I have put much thought into
Oral arguments set for today on No-Cash Bail in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The battle to have bail reform in the state of Illinois heads to the courts today as oral arguments are set to begin in the lawsuit against the portion of the Safe-T Act that was
Streator FFA Farm Fair underway
STREATOR – The annual Farm Fair put on by the Streator FFA begins today at the Streator Township High School Ag Shop. The fair will be open 5-7 PM tonight, Wednesday and Thursday. There will be students
First ever Lighted Way trivia night a success
LASALLE – Lighted Way, the Illinois Valley school for students with multiple disabilities, held their first fund raising trivia night last Friday. The school raised around $12,000 at the event held at the Knights of Columbus in
Governor Pritzker signs bill guaranteeing 40 hours of paid leave
CHICAGO — Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that guarantees paid leave for employees in Illinois on Monday. The legislation provides that paid leave shall accrue at the rate of one hour for every 40 hours