Strong winds increase in LA area as two new wildfires prompt evacuations in San Diego County
Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County (south of Los Angeles) early Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders, school closures and power shutoffs, while officials in Los Angeles remain on high alert amid strong winds and extreme dry
Ex-Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder among those released from prison after Trump pardons
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio were released from prison on Tuesday, this coming after President Trump granted pardons to more than 1,500 defendants who faced charges in connection with the
Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarterfinal
Novak Djokovic defeated rival Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory at Rod Laver Arena. The 3-hour, 37-minute match — which started Tuesday and ended on Wednesday in Melbourne
Chicago Bears hire ex-Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new head coach
The Chicago Bears have announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson, 38, spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator; he had been with the Lions since 2019, starting out as an offensive quality
Jennifer Love Hewitt to reprise role in new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’
Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to reprise her role as Julie James in an upcoming iteration of the I Know What You Did Last Summer film franchise, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The actress posted a photo
Vince Vaughn’s ‘Bad Monkey’ renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+
Vince Vaughn’s “Bad Monkey” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+ (per Variety.). The Bill Lawrence series, based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same name, originally debuted on Apple’s streaming service back in August
Photos: Stage 212 in La Salle to present 'Tarzan'
“Tarzan” will be presented Jan. 31 through Feb. 9 at Stage 212 in La Salle. Performances begin 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the box office 4 to
Princeton opens overnight warming center
As wind chills dipped well below zero Monday night, Princeton Police Chief Tom Kammerer was pleased to report to the City Council a warming center recently was opened in Princeton for people who do not have a
Design of Ottawa’s riverfront development moving forward
The planning and design of the Ottawa rioverfront amphitheater and surrounding park took a step forward Tuesday.
Oglesby to vote soon on Route 351 liquor store
The Oglesby City Council will vote in February on whether to add a liquor license, enabling a small chain of liquor stores to put a location on Route 351.