Illinois River bridge in Ottawa construction nearing completion
OTTAWA – The reconstruction of the four lane Veterans Memorial Bridge in Ottawa is nearing completion. The $2.6 million repair of the Illinois 23 and 71 bridge over the Illinois River took the summer to complete. Workers
Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund offering grants for those behind on homeowner expenses
SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners struggling to keep up with housing payments may now apply for up to $60,000 in assistance, doubling the assistance previously available. The Illinois Housing Development Authority announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund is now
Test answers lost in the mail, 55 Texas students have to retake the SAT
Fifty-five students in El Paso, Texas have learned that they have to retake the SAT test, and it wasn’t their fault. Their school mailed the tests off for them to be scanned and they accidentally fell off
2022 Midterm Elections: Control of House and Senate still up in the air
As of early Wednesday, control of the U.S. House and Senate were up in the air as states across the country tallied votes, and many midterm election races remained neck-and-neck. Millions of Americans also cast their votes
Woman causes “Baste of Time” at TSA
A woman who was flying from Fort Lauderdale to Haiti was detained by the TSA. She was trying to travel with a full uncooked chicken, however, once it went through the x-ray machine, agents found that the
Judicial races settled across Illinois Tuesday
OTTAWA – The open seat on the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the seat of Justice Thomas Kilbride appears set to go to Justice Mary O’Brien, who has a lead over Justice Michael Burke. In the
Collective Bargaining Amendment passes in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The measure that would amend the state constitution to guarantee workers the right to organize and bargain collectively passed with around 60% of Illinois residents voting in favor of the proposal. Unions and
Democrats sweep state offices in November Mid-Terms
SPRINGFIELD – The four major statewide offices that don’t involve the Governor’s mansion were swept by Democrats on Tuesday. Attorney General Kwame Raoul defeated challenger Thomas G. DeVore. Comptroller Susana Mendoza was re-elected over Republican Shannon
Bureau County turnout over 50% for Mid-Term contest
PRINCETON – Over 54% of eligible voters went to the polls in Bureau County on Tuesday to settle state and local races. Republican Matthew S. Eggers garnered more votes over challenger Democrat Dylan Benavidez in the
Strong turnout in LaSalle County settles local races on the ballot
OTTAWA – With a turnout of over 55%, LaSalle County residents went to the polls yesterday to choose the winner of a number of local races. Jennifer Ebner beat incumbant Lori Bongartz for County Clerk. In contested