Following a collision between a bicyclist and a semi-truck that took place in the morning of Friday, April 3, Illinois 47 north of Mahomet was shut down. After dealing with the crash, Mahomet police chief Mike Metzler reported that the area has since been reopened. According to Illinois State Police Trooper Mindy Carroll, the collision… Read More
May is National Bike Month! This month is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and is celebrated all over the country. The initiative of the month is to appreciate bicyclists and encourage others to ride bikes. Biking is a great way to get exercise, reduce commuting costs, and preserve the environment. With that said,… Read More
Two girls, ages 11 and 12, were injured Friday night when a car struck the minibike they were riding. According to police officials, the girls were riding the minibike in Kankakee when they were struck by a Kia Elantra that was traveling in the same direction. After the collision, the 12-year-old girl who was driving… Read More