Rauner calling for pro-business reforms

Governor Bruce Rauner says Illinois is “losing the race for good paying jobs.” He’s used his State of the State speech to repeat a call for pro-business reforms that he says will make the state more competitive,

Wife of deceased Fox Lake officer indicted

A grand jury has indicted the wife of a Fox Lake police officer who killed himself after stealing money from a youth program. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says a grand jury on Wednesday indicted Melodie Gliniewicz 

Woman dies following being hit by car last week

PEORIA / SPRING VALLEY — A Spring Valley woman who was hit by a car last week has died. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year old Nicole Leeper was pronounced dead early yesterday morning at OSF Saint

Illinois American Water acquires new districts

STREATOR — Residents south of Streator will be recieving their water services through a new company. Illinois American Water, who serves Streator, has acquired the Dana/Long Point/Reading/Ancona Water District. Officials say the water district ceased last April and