March is problem gambling awareness month in Illinois Problem Gambling Awareness Month
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services has recognized March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. To raise awareness around gambling disorders and honor those in recovery, participating buildings in downtown Chicago will be lit teal and
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
Streator High School’s FFA recognized by the city for accomplishments
STREATOR – Streator High School’s FFA members received recognition from the city council on Wednesday. Streator High School FFA advisor and agriculture teacher Riley Hintzche presented FFA members who competed in various competitions including the 2022
Streator High School Board considering shingle over metal roofing for sports complex
STREATOR – Streator Township High School Board officials are reconsidering the type of roofing for its sports complex. On Tuesday night, Superintendant Scott Cameron relayed to board members that bids for metal roofing came back over budget.
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
Tyson Foods closing two chicken plants affecting 1,700 workers in Virginia, Arkansas
Tyson Foods has announced that it will be closing two chicken plants that employ more than 1,600 people because of a drastic drop in sales over the past year, and in an effort to streamline its U.S. poultry
Russian jet collides with U.S. drone in international airspace over Black Sea
According to the U.S. military, a Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, according to the US military.