July is extreme heat safety month
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of heat cramps, heat illness,
July is the peak month for fires related to grilling
SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe grilling habits this summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire
City of Peru to honor local school teacher who taught of the legacy of Maud Powell
PERU – The city of Peru is working to create a memorial in honor of a Peru school teacher. City officials discussed the request from family and friends of Willa Dellinger to create a memorial dedicating
Putnam County taking feedback for internet access with broadband survey
HENNEPIN – Putnam County residents are being asked to take part in a survey about their internet use and connectivity. Putnam County is working with Ogle, Boone, and Lee county organizations to gather information for the Accelerate
$550,000 appropriation provides FFA dues for ag education students statewide
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that Future Farmers of America dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall. The $550,000 appropriation is spearheaded by State
Heavy rains dampen some holiday plans
PRINCETON – A deluge of rain on Independence Day may have spoiled some holiday plans, but most area fireworks displays were held Monday night as scheduled. The National Weather Service reports some areas of Bureau County received
Illinois EPA awards $30,000 to Troy Grove for wastewater improvements
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have announced grant awards totaling $515,500 in funding to assist unsewered communities lacking wastewater collection and treatment systems. In 2020, Illinois EPA committed to making up to $1 million available for
Two retire from LaSalle County Board of Health
OTTAWA – Last month, the LaSalle County Health Department announced two of their Board of Health members are retiring. William Johnson is retiring from the Board of Health after 23 years of service. Mr. Johnson joined
Illinois DCFS increases monthly financial support for foster parents to help offset increased living costs
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will be increasing the financial support provided to foster parents, caregivers and older youth in care to help offset the recent increases in cost of living expenses
IDPH announces federal allocation of monkeypox virus vaccines
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that as part of a national strategy to address the ongoing outbreak of monkeypox virus, the State of Illinois is receiving an immediate allocation of vaccines from the