State Officials Fired for Issuing 2,100 Drivers Licenses Without Tests
MassDOT said it launched an investigation with local authorities in 2020 into practices at the center after it found activity on accounts of customers who received driver’s licenses from Brockton employees. The RMV has fired two road
Florida Woman on motorized suitcase leads police chase through airport
The woman, who has entered a plea of not guilty, was travelling from Orlando to New York in April when a Southwest Airlines gate agent refused to let her board because she appeared to be intoxicated, officials
Utility linemen rescue macaw stuck in tree in Vermont
GMP says it doesn’t usually get many animal rescue calls but when there are power lines nearby like there was in this case, they will take the lead.
Justin Moore slated to perform at the Bureau County Fair
PRINCETON – Country music artist Justin Moore has been scheduled to headline the annual concert at the Bureau County Fair this coming August. Tickets for Justin Moore will go on sale Saturday, February 26th at 9 AM.
Streator reaches agreement with Firefighters Local 56
STREATOR – Streator’s City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement between the city and Streator Firefighters Local 56. According to City Manager David Plyman the agreement is similar to contracts of years past but includes several changes.
Perfectly Flawed Founder to speak at IVCC’s community-reads virtual seminar
OGLESBY – The North-Central Illinois community is invited to take an inside look at the drug epidemic’s impact in the community tonight, through a Zoom presentation with Illinois Valley Community College. Luke Tomsha, founder of the
Most area schools drop mask requirement after Pritzker rule suspension
SPRINGFIELD – Most schools across the state have dropped the mask mandate for students and staff after the Illinois Joint Committee of Administrative Rules voted to suspend the Governor’s attempt to reissue emergency COVID-19 measures. Students who
Freezing Rain, Ice and Heavy Snow on the way
OTTAWA – Thursday could be messy across North Central Illinois as a winter storm bringing ice and heavy snow moves across the Midwest. The National Weather Service have issued a Winter Storm Warning that goes into effect
$6 Million in COVID grant funds allotted to IVCC for the next year
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has been allotted over $6 million in HEERF dollars to be used for COVID-related expenses. The funds must be expended by May 2023. To date, the college has committed just over
Porch pirate pilfered Portland Pickles portrayers package
At The Pickle Jar, the team’s merchandise and memorabilia store, Kristin Solomon was picking up a present for a good friend who just had a baby, a baby named Dillon, just like the pickle.