Fuel taxes set to rise in 2023
SPRINGFIELD – A six month delay passed by Illinois lawmakers in the adjustment of motor fuel taxes means that motorists across the state may feel more pain at the pump on January 1st. Beginning in 2023,
Gas prices make significant drop nationwide
CHICAGO – As the new year approaches, gas prices have fallen significantly, and the American Automobile Association says that’s a likely trend through next year. Since last month, gas prices have fallen nationwide due to increasing
Red Cross Blood Drive Mendota
Held at the Mendota Moose Family Center in Mendota from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, please go to redcrossblood.org or call Lori at (815) 866.3582.
Two charged in Tri-DENT methamphetamine investigation
OTTAWA – Two people are facing drug charges after a Tri-DENT investigation into methamphetamine sales on Tuesday. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say they took 33-year-old Jorge Esparza-Ortega of Ottawa and 35-year-old Maria L. Myers of
Judge rules Illinois’ pre-trial fairness act unconstitutional
KANKAKEE – An Illinois Circuit Judge ruled yesterday that a provision to eliminate the setting of cash bail for those accused of crimes in the state is unconstitutional. The ruling decided by Judge Thomas Cunnington
License plate fees for low-income older drivers and those with disabilities reduced
SPRINGFIELD – Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year, according to the Illinois Department on Aging. Drivers who qualify
Top 10 things to do for New Year’s Eve
Do you already have plans for New Year’s Eve? If you don’t, try one of these fun ideas! Make a reservation at your favorite restaurant Create your own signature cocktail with friends Declutter your house Drink an
Minimum wage set to increase in Illinois January 1
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, another step raise in the hourly wage is set to take effect across the state of Illinois on
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2023 New Year’s is right around the corner, and everyone starts a new year off with something they want to do better. Here is a list of the top 10 resolutions
Neighborhood kids look out for local mom
A neighborhood gang of kids between the ages of six and eleven years old were looking out for one of the moms on the block. They noticed a strange man had walked into her home and wanted