Man succumbs to injuries after attempting home invasion in Rockford
ROCKFORD – A man is dead after sustaining injuries in an alleged attempted home invasion in Rockford Thursday. According to the Rockford Police Department, during the early morning hours, the 44-year-old attempted to break into a
Riverside area Safe Routes to School Project bid awarded
STREATOR – A construction bid for the Riverside Area Safe Routes to School Project was awarded at Wednesday’s Streator City Council Meeting. Tobey’s Construction will take on the project at just over $417,000. The project that
Illinois State Police warn of increased road rage incidents
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are warning motorists about what they say is an alarming increase in road rage. Along interstates and expressways across the state, a number of high-profile incidents have left some drivers and
Florida man asks police to check the authenticity of his meth
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL — The Hernando County Sherriff’s department was contacted by a Florida man asking them to come and check the authenticity of the meth he recently purchased at a local bar. He said that he
Senators Duckworth, Durbin reintroduce year-round ethanol bill
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate is going forward with a bill to allow year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blend gasoline, ending differing state regulations that caused the fuel to not be sold during certain times
Gov. Pritzker proposes higher education investment
SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker is proposing further investments in higher education, especially at community colleges in the state. Illinois has the third-largest community college system in the nation, with over 48 institutions statewide. The Rebuild Illinois
Do you fall in the weird category?
There are certain things that have cult-like followings, and if you don’t follow along, you may be looked at as weird by friends and family. Do you fall into a weird category and dislike any of these?
Career Day brings over 30 speakers to Mendota Northbrook School
MENDOTA – A special Career Day event was held at Mendota District 289 on Wednesday. Students in 7th and 8th grade were able to choose from over 35 different presentations to attend to learn about a number
March is problem gambling awareness month in Illinois Problem Gambling Awareness Month
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services has recognized March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. To raise awareness around gambling disorders and honor those in recovery, participating buildings in downtown Chicago will be lit teal and
Illinois to try to make low-interest loans available to communities
SPRINGFIELD – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the formation of the new Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program to help with hazardous mitigation projects at the local level. While funding for this program has