Judge rules Illinois’ pre-trial fairness act unconstitutional
KANKAKEE – An Illinois Circuit Judge ruled yesterday that a provision to eliminate the setting of cash bail for those accused of crimes in the state is unconstitutional. The ruling decided by Judge Thomas Cunnington
License plate fees for low-income older drivers and those with disabilities reduced
SPRINGFIELD – Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year, according to the Illinois Department on Aging. Drivers who qualify
Top 10 things to do for New Year’s Eve
Do you already have plans for New Year’s Eve? If you don’t, try one of these fun ideas! Make a reservation at your favorite restaurant Create your own signature cocktail with friends Declutter your house Drink an
Minimum wage set to increase in Illinois January 1
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, another step raise in the hourly wage is set to take effect across the state of Illinois on
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2023 New Year’s is right around the corner, and everyone starts a new year off with something they want to do better. Here is a list of the top 10 resolutions
Neighborhood kids look out for local mom
A neighborhood gang of kids between the ages of six and eleven years old were looking out for one of the moms on the block. They noticed a strange man had walked into her home and wanted
Law enforcement warns alcohol and drug-impaired driving ruins the holidays
SPRINGFIELD — Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are reminding motorists to drive sober this holiday season. The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to keep alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers off Illinois roads will run
Isermann family named Conservation Farm Family of 2022
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce the Isermann Family from Streator is our 2022 Farm Family of the Year. Dave Isermann, LaSalle County Farm Bureau President, is
Illinois to recognize new state symbols in 2023
SPRINGFIELD – A new snake and a new rock will be added to the state list of official symbols in 2023. Gentry Heiple, a seventh grader at Carterville Junior High campaigned to have the eastern milksnake
LaSalle’s Celebration of Lights wraps up for the season January 1st
LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s Celebration of lights will be coming to an end for the season and folks are encouraged to see the festive spectacle one last time this week. The holiday lights display