Statewide unemployment rate continues to drop
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 4.4 percent based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate was
IVCC board gives final approval of 2023 budget
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board gave final approval to a $37.5 million budget for fiscal 2023. The budget shows an 8 percent increase in revenue over 2022, due to the $4.1 million in
Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive responsibly during Labor Day weekend
SPRINGFIELD – The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways nationwide. The Illinois State Police
Results of summertime firearms enforcement blitz by Illinois State Police announced
CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police conducted a firearms enforcement blitz across the state this summer, completing checks in all 102 counties in the state. Over 1,000 individuals were placed into compliance by surrendering their FOID Cards,
Senator Duckworth to visit Marquis Energy
HENNEPIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is scheduled to visit Marquis Energy Thursday to tour the ethanol facility and its new Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in partnership with LanzaJet. Joining the Senator on the tour will be U.S.
Peoria man wanted after fleeing police; striking a deputy with his vehicle
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert on Wednesday for a suspect they are still searching for who they say struck a deputy with his vehicle and hit a squad car in Streator.
Future Ottawa amphitheater to attract thousands
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s Mayor says the $3 million grant awarded to the city to build an outdoor amphitheater came as a pleasant surprise. Mayor Dan Aussem predicts a year of planning the riverfront amphitheater/pavilion that could
Education Department approves cancelling $3.9 billion of student loan debt for ITT Tech students
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will cancel all remaining federal student loans that borrowers received to attend ITT Technical Institute between 2005 through its closure in 2016. The decision will result in
IVCC president announces retirement plans
OGLESBY – The longtime president of Illinois Valley Community College has announced plans to retire next year. Dr. Jerry Corcoran, IVCC president since 2008, will end his tenure on July 1st, 2023. Former Seneca School Supt. Jim
Mendota welcomes new part-time police officer
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department on Monday swore in a new part-time police officer who will be working with the department and the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. Jeremiah Martin of Yorkville took the oath from