Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive responsibly during Labor Day weekend
SPRINGFIELD – The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways nationwide. The Illinois State Police
Results of summertime firearms enforcement blitz by Illinois State Police announced
CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police conducted a firearms enforcement blitz across the state this summer, completing checks in all 102 counties in the state. Over 1,000 individuals were placed into compliance by surrendering their FOID Cards,
Senator Duckworth to visit Marquis Energy
HENNEPIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is scheduled to visit Marquis Energy Thursday to tour the ethanol facility and its new Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in partnership with LanzaJet. Joining the Senator on the tour will be U.S.
Peoria man wanted after fleeing police; striking a deputy with his vehicle
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert on Wednesday for a suspect they are still searching for who they say struck a deputy with his vehicle and hit a squad car in Streator.
Education Department approves cancelling $3.9 billion of student loan debt for ITT Tech students
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will cancel all remaining federal student loans that borrowers received to attend ITT Technical Institute between 2005 through its closure in 2016. The decision will result in
IVCC president announces retirement plans
OGLESBY – The longtime president of Illinois Valley Community College has announced plans to retire next year. Dr. Jerry Corcoran, IVCC president since 2008, will end his tenure on July 1st, 2023. Former Seneca School Supt. Jim
Mendota welcomes new part-time police officer
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department on Monday swore in a new part-time police officer who will be working with the department and the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team. Jeremiah Martin of Yorkville took the oath from
U.S. Department of Commerce invests $1.2 Million in Dixon Theatre
DIXON – The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $1.2 million grant to the Historic Dixon Theatre Group. The funds will be used to renovate the 100-year-old Historic Dixon Theatre. The investment will be matched with
Ottawa Police Department testing for open job opportunities
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department will be seeking applicants for two positions. Patrolman testing will take place on September 16th and must meet a number of prerequisites, including being in excellent physical health and good moral
OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center Tree of Lights raises funds for new equipment
PRINCETON – The OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center Tree of Lights campaign raised enough funds to upgrade equipment for growing occupational health services. This year, the Tree of Lights campaign purchased breath alcohol testing equipment