Illinois Commerce Commission approves safety upgrades for Putnam County rail crossings
GRANVILLE – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to move forward with six highway-rail crossing safety improvements projects in Putnam County. The Agreement requires the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to install automatic warning devices at four
Illinois Commerce Commission approves safety upgrades for Livingston County rail crossings
STREATOR – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to move forward with three highway-rail crossing safety improvements projects in Livingston County. The Agreement requires the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to install automatic warning devices at the
Expect vibrant colors this season as North Central Illinois peaks in fall foliage changes
OGLESBY – The North Central Illinois region is at peak season for boundless fall foliage changes. Lisa Sons Park Naturalist for Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks says this year we’ll have vibrant colors she hasn’t
Out of the Darkness Walk leaders hope to raise more awareness in the community
OTTAWA – Folks from all different walks of life will gather this weekend in Ottawa to advocate for one cause: suicide prevention. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Law Offices of Peter F. Feracutti
Spring Valley postpones hydrant flushing until Monday
SPRING VALLEY – The City of Spring Valley has postponed the planned hydrant flushing until Monday. Residents should be aware of possible low water pressure and rusty water. If you experience any discoloration, you should let the
Plan and Practice your Fire Escape during Fire Prevention Week
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Fire Prevention Week to encourage residents to review their fire escape plans and make sure the plan considers all the needs of everyone in the home. The Office
Illinois Department on Aging to assist older adults during Medicare open enrollment period
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program will be offering free assistance to help older adults with the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Between October 15th and December 7th, people who are
New chief medical officer announced for OSF Saint Clare
PRINCETON – OSF HealthCare has announced that Barry Clemson, MD, is the new chief medical officer for OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton. Dr. Clemson began his career at OSF HealthCare in 1993 as a
Man uses MagicErasers to make counterfeit $100 bills
A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to creating fake $100 bills from $1 bills. He used MagicErasers and police found a garbage bag of them with rubber gloves, print cartridges, and clippings of unbleached $1 bills outside
iPhone crash detection causing phones and watches to call 911 when owners are on roller coasters
The iPhone 14 and the newest generation of Apple Watch have a feature that calls 911 for you if it detects you have been in a car accident. The newer devices use something called a “high G-force