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Spot, a robot dog tested by Police, goes on sale

A robot dog tested by Massachusetts State Police late last year is now available for purchase. Boston Dynamics, the company behind the semi-automatic robot, says...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul tests positive for COVID-19

Illinois’ Attorney General Kwame Raoul has tested positive for COVID-19. The Attorney General said he’s been self-isolating since first experiencing symptoms. Raoul says after “experiencing...

Actor Nick Offerman calls for change to “Minooka Indians” Minooka High School mascot

Minooka native and Actor Nick Offerman, best known for his role as Ron Swanson on the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation” is calling for...

Manteno Chamber of Commerce awards three High School Scholarships

The Manteno Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday it's awarded two $1,000 scholarships to two graduating seniors. The scholarships are awarded to any high school senior...

Oxford scientists call Dexamethasone ‘life-saving COVID-19 drug’ for patients on vents

Scientists have found a cheap steroid called dexamethasone has been found to reduce death among those with COVID-19 by as much as 33%. Researchers at...

Lowest single day total in months as IDPH announces 473 COVID-19 cases Monday

Illinois Department of Public Health announced Monday the lowest number of new cases in a 24-hour period in months.  In total, 473 new cases...