Public meeting to be held on development of new statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that it will host a virtual public meeting July 28 to provide information and get feedback on the development of the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan, the
Granville man dies after lawn tractor accident
GRANVILLE – A Granville man is dead after being discovered under a lawn tractor. On Monday evening the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence on West Bottom Road. When authorities arrived, they found 67-year-old
Woman accidentally shot in the buttock by felon fiancé
Mendota seeking suspect after rash of graffiti
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department are looking for an individual or individuals who have been defacing property over the last three months. Authorities say the city has spent thousands repainting portions of the viaducts, parks, and
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center returns to mask requirement
OTTAWA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reinstated mandatory mask wearing inside the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam in Ottawa. They announced Monday that those who visit the outside viewing
Crops mostly in good condition across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report showed that Corn and Soybeans across Illinois were in mostly good condition. Corn silking was slightly below the five year average, at 60 percent, while the soybean
Free Diabetic Health education program coming to Streator
STREATOR – OSF Medical Group – Family Medicine will be offering a one-hour diabetic programs hosted by Anne Lauterjung, certified diabetes care and education specialist, on Wednesday, July 20, at noon at the OSF
Secretary of State warns of DMV rebate scam
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding residents to be on alert for scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office or from “Illinois DMV” seeking personal information. The most recent
Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
Join us as we broadcast live to kick off the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival! We’ll be there from 5 to 7pm with music fun, and prizes.
Firearm reported taken from parked vehicle in Streator
STREATOR – A firearm was reportedly taken from a parked vehicle in Streator on Sunday. The Streator Police Department say they were called to the 100 Block of South Sterling Street for a gun that was stolen.