Illinois receives additional $15 million to fight opioid crisis; On track to receive $29 million more in 2020
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that Illinois will receive an additional $15 million from the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to combat the opioid crisis across the
Tri-Dent Arrests 14 Year Old; Chicago Men Selling Crack Cocaine
STREATOR – Two men and a 14-year-old teen are in custody after the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team arranged controlled purchases of crack cocaine Wednesday. In a release, Tri-Dent stated that around 2 p.m. they met with
Robbery Suspect Sought in Mendota
MENDOTA- Mendota Police are on the lookout for a man they say struck a woman and took her purse. Authorities are calling it a Strong-Arm Robbery on Wednesday that took place at a gas station near I-39.
Starved Rock Parking Fee Bill Fails By One Vote
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin’s legislation that would allow the Department of Natural Resources to charge a minimal parking fee at Starved Rock failed to pass the full Senate on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1310 needed 30
All employees safe after five alarm Putnam County fire
HENNEPIN – All employees have been reported safe and a fire was contained hours after an incident at Marquis Energy in Hennepin on Wednesday. According to the Putnam County Illinois Emergency Management agency, Hennepin fire was called
Spring Valley to extend enterprise zone
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley approved to extend their enterprise zone this week. In a city council meeting, an ordinance was approved to amend the zone that will soon include additional territory in Kasbeer and Buda. The
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
5th Annual Tonica Cemetery Association @ Tonica United Methodist Church Adults : $7.00 Kids 10 and under: $4.00 Funding is needed for summer mowing expenses
Former Princeton High School coach pleads guilty to sexual abuse
PRINCETON – A former Princeton High School coach accused of having sexual relations with a student entered a plea deal on Tuesday. According to Bureau County State’s Attorney Geno Caffarini, the 27-year-old softball coach and custodian, Brik
Easter Egg Hunt at Hawthorne Inn
Where: Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living 1101 31st Street, Peru, IL 61354 For questions call (815) 224-2200 option 4
Spring Valley buys old hotel property
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley’s city council voted in favor of purchasing the old Spring Valley Hotel property. On Monday evening, an ordinance was passed authorizing the purchase of real estate located at 226-228 East St. Paul Street.