The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to practice water safety around pools
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to practice water safety around pools as the summer heat continues. The number of pools installed in backyards drastically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning
Unemployment claims continue to reach record lows
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced last week the state has reached a new historic low of continued claims for regular state unemployment insurance benefits since the beginning of the series in January 1987.
Streator High School student accepted into Illinois High School Theatre Festival
STREATOR – For the first time ever, a Streator High School Student will be participating in one of the biggest theater festivals in the state. Kim Freeman, Theatre teacher at Streator High School says her student
Rail feasibility report press conference to be held in Utica
PEORIA – The results of a feasibility study and survey into passenger rail service from Peoria to Chicago are set to be released on Thursday. A brief presentation will be held at Utica Village Hall at
Illinois expands health care coverage for immigrant adults to include those aged 42 and up
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is expanding the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program to now provide health care coverage to undocumented immigrant adults and certain legal permanent residents aged 42 and
Public meeting to be held on development of new statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that it will host a virtual public meeting July 28 to provide information and get feedback on the development of the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan, the
Granville man dies after lawn tractor accident
GRANVILLE – A Granville man is dead after being discovered under a lawn tractor. On Monday evening the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence on West Bottom Road. When authorities arrived, they found 67-year-old
Woman accidentally shot in the buttock by felon fiancé
Meet and greet for new Ladd School principal on Thursday
LADD – An informal meet and greet will take place at Ladd School on Thursday for parents and community members to get acquainted with its new principal. Mallory Ploch received her bachelor’s degree in Special
City of Peru welcomes 5th generation firefighter
PERU – The city of Peru welcomed its latest firefighter at Monday night’s city council meeting. Joe Ellena, a 5th generation fireman began his career at just 14 years old serving as a cadet. Ellena formerly