Chemistry, cold water and isolation make it hard for invasive mussels to get a foothold in the Big Lake. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canada’s Nipigon Bay have scientists ...

AGGRAVATED BATTERY: Russell Willey, 48, East Peoria, was charged with aggravated battery and accused of theft Aug. 19 after grappling with and hitting a woman several times at the Prairie Trails ...