January is human trafficking awareness month
CHICAGO – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how
Buildings to be razed in Mendota after downtown fire
MENDOTA – At least four buildings are a total loss after a large fire in downtown Mendota Thursday night. Around 9 PM firefighters were called to the 700 block of Illlinois Ave for a fire that eventually
Fire in Mendota destroys most of downtown block
MENDOTA – Illinois Avenue in downtown Mendota was the scene of a 4th box alarm blaze Thursday night that heavily damaged a number of buildings and businesses. A pet store located in the 700 block was able
Fuel taxes set to rise in 2023
SPRINGFIELD – A six month delay passed by Illinois lawmakers in the adjustment of motor fuel taxes means that motorists across the state may feel more pain at the pump on January 1st. Beginning in 2023,
Two charged in Tri-DENT methamphetamine investigation
OTTAWA – Two people are facing drug charges after a Tri-DENT investigation into methamphetamine sales on Tuesday. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say they took 33-year-old Jorge Esparza-Ortega of Ottawa and 35-year-old Maria L. Myers of
Judge rules Illinois’ pre-trial fairness act unconstitutional
KANKAKEE – An Illinois Circuit Judge ruled yesterday that a provision to eliminate the setting of cash bail for those accused of crimes in the state is unconstitutional. The ruling decided by Judge Thomas Cunnington
License plate fees for low-income older drivers and those with disabilities reduced
SPRINGFIELD – Eligible older adults and persons with disabilities will see their annual license plate renewal fee reduced by more than half in the new year, according to the Illinois Department on Aging. Drivers who qualify
Top 10 things to do for New Year’s Eve
Do you already have plans for New Year’s Eve? If you don’t, try one of these fun ideas! Make a reservation at your favorite restaurant Create your own signature cocktail with friends Declutter your house Drink an
Minimum wage set to increase in Illinois January 1
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, another step raise in the hourly wage is set to take effect across the state of Illinois on
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2023
Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2023 New Year’s is right around the corner, and everyone starts a new year off with something they want to do better. Here is a list of the top 10 resolutions