Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release -February 26, 2021 IDOT recognized for advancing women in transportation CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today its leadership team received top awar...

For Immediate Release - February 26, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 2,441 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,441 new...

The University of Illinois Extension office in Arthur will offer a free fruit tree pruning workshop on March 20th at 10:00 a.m. You'll start at the office and then travel around the area for hands-on ...

For Immediate Release - February 25, 2021 Lake Land College to Offer New Mental Health Resources to Students Lake Land College partnered with the online therapy platform BetterMynd to offer students a...

For Immediate Release - February 25, 2021 Pritzker Administration Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Illinoisans with Serious Medical Conditions Like Heart Disease and Cancer CHICAGO - Building on efforts...

For Immediate Release - February 25, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 1,884 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,884 new...

A man convicted for killing his daughter in 1989 is heading back to prison for failing to register with local authorities. 54-year-old Richard Page was convicted of killing his 23-month-old daughter A...

For Immediate Release - February 25, 2021 IDOA Offering Online Pesticide Testing SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) in conjunction with the University of Illinois Pesticid...

IL Dem Wants To Ban Violent Video Games (Springfield, IL) -- An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban violent video games in a bid to reduce crime. Democrat Marcus Evans Jr. has introduced an amendment to a ...

Madigan Successor Resigns On Third Day In Office (Chicago, IL) -- Former state Representative Mike Madigan's hand-picked successor is officially out after only three days in office. Representative Edw...