Georgia man arrested after St. Patrick’s Day pursuit
MARSEILLES – A Georgia man is facing multiple charges after a pursuit on Friday afternoon that ended with a crash in LaSalle County. Around 4:15 PM on St. Patrick’s Day LaSalle County Deputies became involved in a
IDPH to distribute air purifiers in schools
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that they will be launching a $29.6 million program to distribute more than 60,000 High Efficiency Particulate Air purifiers to schools to help reduce the transmission of
Illinois earns credit upgrade from Moody’s
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ credit has been upgraded to the ‘A’ category by Moody’s Investor Service. The A3 rating is the eighth upgrade in less than two years. Moody’s said that Illinois is displaying improved management of its
Marseilles Police remind residents of street and sidewalk ordinances
MARSEILLES – It may be a few weeks before lawn work will need to be done, but the Marseilles Police took to social media to remind residents of a few city ordinances that some reportedly have
CDC Health Survey Teams visit Bureau County
PRINCETON – A federal health survey program has made a stop in Bureau County. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and
Australian police misplace distraction device
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Secretary of State proposal would ban “Zooming While Driving”
SPRINGFIELD – A new proposal by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will make Illinois roads safer by prohibiting the use of Zoom calls while driving. The bill aims to prevent distracted driving and improve safety on
Chicago trio facing charges after stolen vehicle crash in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Three individuals from Chicago are facing charges after a crash of a reportedly stolen vehicle in downtown Ottawa. Around noon Thursday the Ottawa Police Department allegedly attempted to stop a vehicle when the suspects
This or That? Ice breakers to use at your next meeting
When you meet a new group of people, it is always easier to break the ice when you have questions everyone can relate to. This or That? What would you choose? Cats or Dogs Alaska or Hawaii
IDNR seeking seasonal workers for state parks
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for seasonal workers at state parks and historic sites around the state. Openings include positions at Illini State Park in Marseilles and Starved Rock State