Conservation police seize exotic pet in Will County
MOKENA – The Illinois Conservation Police seized an exotic pet from a Will County resident. They announced that a Dwarf Caimon was taken from an individual in Mokena. The resident allegedly did not have a special
Dog Park coming to Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – A dog park will be coming to Spring Valley. Casford Park, located north of Illinois River on Spaulding Street, will have a fenced in area, benches and trash receptacles. The city said they
Ohio authorities investigate fake currency that have the word “Copy” printed on them
BUCYRUS, OH – An Ohio Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about copies of U.S. currency that have the word “Copy” printed on them. The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office announced the discovery Sunday, saying the $100
Involuntary Manslaughter charges filed against Bureau County Man
BUREAU – A Bureau County man has been arrested on Involuntary Manslaughter charges after an investigation into an incident that ended with the death of a man in Bureau. The Bureau County Sheriff’s Office announced that 53-year-old
Bipartisan bill looks to provide tax credit to Illinois volunteer fire and EMS workers
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators are moving forward on a bill that could provide a tax credit to volunteer fire fighters and EMS personnel across the state. The proposal seeks to provide a $500 state income tax
Gov. Pritzker Establishes cyber security commission
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker established last week the Illinois Cyber Security Commission to support an effort to enhance cyber security. The Commission will work to protect valuable information by identifying and disrupting cyber-attacks. It will
US 34 bridge work over I-39 begins this week
MENDOTA – The I-39 and US 34 bridge in Mendota will be receiving some much needed work beginning this week. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced short-term lane closures on both directions of I-39 and US 34
Jesse White awards more than $1.4 million in grants to school libraries statewide
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $1.4 million in School District Library Grant Program awards to 672 public school districts. More than 1.5 million Illinois students served by school
More counties to be quarantined to contain gypsy moth
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced two additional counties will be placed under quarantine to control the spread of Lymantria dispar, the destructive pest historically known as “gypsy moth” that destroys trees and shrubs.
COVID-19 Vaccination and booster clinic at IVCC Tuesday
OGLESBY – A free COVID-19 Vaccination and booster clinic will be coming to Illinois Valley Community College Tuesday. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available as well as Pfizer and Moderna booster shots for