Report finds minimal violations on Illinois railways
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Commerce Commission released its annual report on accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials on Illinois railroads. Of the 8,549 rail cars inspected in 2022, the ICC found violations in just 1.3 percent
Secretary of State awards $21 million to combat carjackings & vehicle thefts
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is awarding grants totaling more than $21 million to six police organizations to combat the surge of carjackings and motor vehicle thefts. In 2022, there were 1,655 reported
Illinois unemployment rate stable in February
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.5 percent in February. In February, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month gains in employment included Government at 5,900
IVCC to offer events for Women’s History Month
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will present free Women’s History Month events in March under the theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” One Book, One College will host the recorded Zoom presentation “Making Maid:
Poco a Poco Student Music Festival
7th Annual Summer Music Festival: Streator, IL Sat, Jun 10, 202311:00 AM Sat, Jun 17, 20238:00 PM Poco a Poco (map) Join us for a week-long intensive program for incoming high school freshmen through graduated seniors. Poco a Poco
Florida man orders pizza, gets arrested
LAKELAND, FL — Florida man called to order pizza and got into an argument with the employee on the other end. He wasn’t getting his way and he then threatened that he would bomb the pizza place.
Great board games to play as a family
When it’s time to enjoy some family bonding time and put the screens down, what board games do you turn to? Here are some of the best family board games for a fun family night! Monopoly Parcheesi
Two injured after firearm incident in Seneca
SENECA – Two people were injured after a gun discharged at a business on Saturday night in Seneca. The Seneca Police Department say that around 11:30 PM in the 300 block of North Main Street a
Electrical issue cause of Ottawa apartment fire Sunday
OTTAWA – An electrical issue was determined to be the cause of a fire in Ottawa at an apartment on Sunday. In the early morning hours, the Ottawa Fire Department was called to the 400 block
Stage 212 to host improv clinic
LASALLE — Stage 212 will be hosting an improv clinic Saturday April 1st, for patrons ages 14 and older at 10 AM. Instructors Brian Steep and Charles Van Horn will teach students the basics of improv, play games,