IDPH Issues warning that COVID-19 cases are slowly rising
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued a warning that COVID-19 case rates are slowly rising in many areas of the state and that residents should be staying up-to-date on their vaccination status. Acting
Illinois launches health care coverage for older immigrant adults
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has launched the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults Program to provide health care coverage to undocumented immigrant adults and certain legal permanent residents aged 55 to 64.
Tree removal to temporarily close Ottawa street
OTTAWA – A street in Ottawa will be closed temporarily to facilitate tree removal. The 300 block of East Superior street, between Post and Guion streets, will be closed to all traffic and on-street parking beginning at
IVCC announces Sophomore SGA officers
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has announced their newest Sophomore SGA officers. Nicolette Kendall of Streator has been elected president of the IVCC Student Government Association following recent sophomore elections. Ty Perin of Peru was elected
Jesse White announces 18th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced that entry forms are available for the 18th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to
Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by over 18,000 jobs in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of
Fire damages home in Hennepin
HENNEPIN – A fire on Thursday heavily damaged parts of a home in Hennepin. The Granville-Hennepin Fire Protection District were called to the 800 block of East Market around 7 PM. Authorities say the residents had evacuated but
Tax filing deadline fast approaching
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the upcoming deadline for filing 2021 state individual income tax returns is this coming Monday. While the state of Illinois does grant an automatic six-month extension
IEMA encourages chemical safety during hazardous materials safety month
SPRINGFIELD – April is Hazardous Materials Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants you to learn about the potential hazards in your community. “Being proactive and safety conscious is key,” said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
IVCC plans special events for community college month
OGLESBY – A student-led industry fair, spring musical, Earth Day cleanup and Spirit Day highlight Illinois Valley Community College’s April celebration of Community College Month. The national observance showcases how community colleges serve local needs, provide