Three arrested for armed robbery in Sheldon
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Three arrested for armed robbery in Sheldon

Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated an armed robbery April 13 in Sheldon. According to police reports, Daelin Hoffner-Williams, 20, Jayce Bowen, 19, and a juvenile female were arrested in Sheldon during the early morning hours of April 13.

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Alaska signs deal for more 737 Maxes now that the plane is cleared to fly

Alaska signs deal for more 737 Maxes now that the plane is cleared to fly

SEATTLE — Days after the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing's 737 Max to fly passengers again, Alaska Airlines became the first carrier to expand its fleet of the aircraft. Alaska announced Monday it will lease 13 Maxes from Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corp (ALC). Alaska already has 32 Maxes on order directly from Boeing, five of which are expected to be flying by summer 2021. ...

American Airlines reverses wheelchair weight limits that kept disabled travelers off regional jets

American Airlines reverses wheelchair weight limits that kept disabled travelers off regional jets

DALLAS — American Airlines says it has reversed a policy putting cargo weight limits on regional jets that inadvertently restricted many motorized wheelchairs after complaints from a wheelchair travel advocate. Fort Worth-based American, which enacted a safety rule earlier this year to limit cargo weight to 300 or 400 pounds after guidance from plane manufacturers, said it has removed weight ...

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Online marketplace fuels fringe movements

Online marketplace fuels fringe movements

ATLANTA — Social networks are banning them and government agencies and watchdog groups have called them domestic terrorists. But extremist groups still have a vibrant internet life thanks to online retailers. Looking for a book evangelizing the baseless and far-out QAnon conspiracy theory? Amazon has a variety of titles. How about a T-shirt with the Three Percenters militia logo? Custom shirt ...

Movie review: Excellent voice performances, smart jokes and eye-popping animation power 'Croods: A New Age'

Movie review: Excellent voice performances, smart jokes and eye-popping animation power 'Croods: A New Age'

Note: We are continuing to review theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic, though please be aware that indoor moviegoing does carry risk during this time. Please follow every health and safety guideline outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as guidelines provided by local health officials in your area. It's been a while since the 2013 animated ...