Athena Private Wealth Director of Economic Research Dan Stecich talks about the future of the global economy.… MORE
2002: Story behind 9/11 ‘Dust Lady’ photo
Marcy Borders, a 9/11 survivor recognized as the “Dust Lady,” died after a battle with stomach cancer.… MORE
Last U.S. Sumatran rhino on mating mission
A zoo that has the last Sumatran rhino in the United States will send him to Indonesia in an attempt to breed him and help preserve his endangered species.… MORE
Watch 16-year-old’s amazing softball trick
Marisa Arriaga tried 20 times to master this amazing trick, and she even debated posting it because she thought it wasn’t that good.… MORE
James Holmes formally sentenced to life plus 3,318 years
James Holmes was formally sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 Colorado movie theater shooting. The judge told the victims’ families that they have his admiration.… MORE
Elaborate doggy desserts
Pet owners have found new innovative ways to celebrate their pups! The latest being dog parties and celebrations that include elaborate cakes.… MORE
One man’s poop is another’s medicine
See how a laboratory in Boston is turning poop from extremely healthy donors into medicine for really sick patients. CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen reports.… MORE
BREAKING NEWS: WDBJ: Man fired 6 to 7 shots during live TV hit
A reporter and cameraman from CNN affiliate WDBJ were shot to death while reporting at a water park. Law enforcement trainer Joseph Giacalone weighs in.… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
As interest in northern white sand from the Illinois Valley continues to increase, a measure sponsored by state Rep. Frank Mautino to study the effects of these operations in LaSalle County and bordering counties is now law. Senate Bill 1803 creates the Sand Mine and Transportation Study Act. The law requires the Illinois Department of…… MORE
Watershed kickoff event TOMORROW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The kick-off event for the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed of Ford and Livingston counties will be held at the Saunemin Community Building tomorrow evening. Participants will learn about financial assistance available to farmers and landowners under the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative and how it relates to the newly released Illinois…… MORE
