State Senator proposes bill to help veterans families with property taxes
SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois Senate Bill has been proposed to help families of veterans with property taxes after the death of the veteran. Gibson City Republican Tom Bennett advanced the bill last month. Currently, a disabled
Veterans Memorial Bridge inspection in Ottawa begins Monday
OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane closures are coming to Veterans Memorial Bridge in Ottawa for an upcoming inspection. IDOT crews will be working daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on
Illinois Attorney General releases guide on protections against pregnancy discrimination and reproductive rights
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Human Rights have released a guide on protections against discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health decisions related to pregnancy — including abortion
Streator Police Department seek video surveillance help from the public
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department is seeking video surveillance help from the public. They say during the overnight hours from Saturday to Sunday over 30 vehicles were reportedly damaged in various locations across town. Windows were
Multiple ambulance calls push staffing to the limit in Mendota
MENDOTA – Multiple ambulance calls stretched resources thin in Mendota Friday night. Earlville Ambulance was tending to the needs of an individual before 8 PM who eventually was flown via helicopter to Rockford when a second call
OSF Saint Clare announces 2023 scholarship opportunities
PRINCETON – OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center in Princeton is accepting applications for the 2023 health care scholarship awards. Three scholarships are available for students pursuing a career in health care. The OSF Saint Clare
Applications being accepted for LaSalle County Bar Association scholarships
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Bar Association is again seeking applicants for any high school senior in LaSalle County from the Class of 2023. A committee of the Bar Association will screen the applicants for academics,
Suspect arrested after stabbing in Grundy County
MINOOKA – One person is in custody after a report of a stabbing Friday afternoon in Grundy County. The Minooka Police Department was called to a business in the 400 block of International Parkway North for an
Utica Fireside White Sox Club makes donation to Peru and Ottawa ambulance services
PERU – The Utica Fireside White Sox Club made a generous donation to Peru and Ottawa ambulance services on Friday. Bo Windy of the White Sox Club says the donation of $650 to each emergency service
10 socially acceptable things that shouldn’t be acceptable
Top 10 Socially Acceptable Things That Should Be Considered Unacceptable Parents not calming their child down in public Distracted Driving Entry-level positions that require several years of experience Using your speakerphone in public Asking couples when they