Illinois to try to make low-interest loans available to communities
SPRINGFIELD – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the formation of the new Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program to help with hazardous mitigation projects at the local level. While funding for this program has
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center honored as top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa has been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the nation for 2023. This is the second year in a row the hospital
One dead after apartment fire in Ottawa
OTTAWA – An early morning fire took the life of an individual in Ottawa. The Ottawa Fire Department says they were called to the 100 block of West Campbell Street for a report of visible smoke
Fire destroys garage in Peru
PERU – A garage was destroyed in a fire Tuesday evening in Peru. The Peru Fire Department say they were called by the homeowner around 6 PM to the 1900 block of West Street for the blaze,
Dixon Police investigating ruse burglary
DIXON – The Dixon Police Department is investigating a ruse burglary in which multiple individuals allegedly pretended to work for the city water department. On Monday, it was reported a resident said an individual in a
If you could have super power, what would it be?
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Does it make this top ten list? Time Manipulation Telekinesis Invisibility Flight Super Speed Teleportation Invincibility Shapeshifting Gravity Manipulation Healing Ability
Illinois to transfer medical equipment for earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced the release of emergency medical supplies to support disaster relief efforts in Turkey and provide humanitarian aid following the February earthquake. The transfer of medical supplies will include basic
Governor confident assault weapons law will be upheld as constitutional
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker on Monday said he was confident that the assault weapons ban that was recently ruled unconstitutional by a Macon County Judge will be upheld on appeal. Oral arguments are set for
Illinois Valley Food Pantry asking for help to provide Easter meals
LASALLE – The Illinois Valley Food Pantry is asking for community support as they prepare for Easter and continue looking for a larger facility. During February, the Pantry provided food nearly 100 more people than the
Illinois Department of Insurance fines Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois $605,000
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance announced a $605,000 fine for Health Care Service Corporation, the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, for violating the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. There were a