Declining gas demand and oil prices pull averages down nationwide
CHICAGO – Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has declined eight cents to $4.13. Based on new data from the Energy Information Administration gas demand remains low and stocks continue to
One dead, one in custody after shooting incident in Morris
MORRIS – The Morris Police say a Shorewood woman was shot and killed and a suspect was arrested after an incident Thursday afternoon in the 500 block of Twilight Drive. Grundy County Coroner John Callahan announced Friday
Dixon man dies after being reported missing on Rock River
DIXON – A Dixon man was found dead after his family reported him missing after kayaking on the Rock River. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office say that 40-year-old James Shirk was last seen in an orange kayak
Illinois Central College to receive nearly $15 million for workforce programs
EAST PEORIA – Illinois Central College will be receiving nearly $15 million for workforce programs from a grant from the American Rescue Plan. The U.S. Department of Commerce made the announcement Wednesday. The $14.7 million grant to
One person shot in Morris incident
MORRIS – The Morris Police say one person was shot and a suspect is in custody after an incident Thursday afternoon. A police spokesperson said they were called to the 500 block of Twilight Drive, where a
Ottawa Township Highschool drop off zones modified for Illinois Rive Bridge work
OTTAWA – Traffic changes on the Illinois 23/71 River bridge will take place ahead of classes resuming at Ottawa Township Highschool on Tuesday. The Illinois Department of Transportation says traffic moving through Southbound Illinois 23, LaSalle
City of Ottawa seeking electric bill deal for residents
OTTAWA – Ottawa officials plan to negotiate a deal for lower electricity rates for their residents. Council members gave Mayor Dan Aussem the authorization to sign a deal for lower rates when he finds one best
State unemployment rate at its lowest since the start of pandemic
SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to 4.5%, the lowest the rate has been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. In
Public outdoor pool in Ottawa to be completed by May 2023
OTTAWA – Construction of the new Riordan Pool will start soon, with the hope that it would be completed by mid-may next year. Ottawa officials passed an ordinance, approving $5.1 million dollars in general obligation bonds,
Jesse White encourages organ donation for Minority Donor Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Jesse White is promoting National Minority Donor Awareness Month to raise awareness of organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at the website LifeGoesOn.com. Nationally, people of color comprise 59% of the waiting list