New legislation to tackle car theft and carjacking’s to come in 2023
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House has passed new laws to help combat the increase in carjacking’s and vehicle thefts across the state. Legislation passed earlier in 2022 will ensure that victims of carjacking’s are not liable
Department of Human Services launches campaign to help those with gambling problems
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched “Are You Really Winning?” – a campaign to build awareness of problem gambling and to promote helpline services for people experiencing gambling problems. According to authorities,
Livestock Manager workshops and online training announced
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with the University of Illinois Extension Office will be hosting Certified Livestock Manager Training and Testing Workshops. Both online and in-person options will be offered to provide Illinois livestock
Don’t Get Towed – Know Your Parking Restrictions
OTTAWA – Most communities have winter and snow parking restrictions in place in order to get the streets back open after a snowstorm. Here are some of the area rules, but if you have specific questions
Winter Storm Warnings Issued Ahead of Arctic Blast
CHICAGO – A winter storm with potentially life-threatening winds and reduced visibility is set to march across the state Thursday, and experts are cautioning that Friday may be best spent at home. Snow and wind gusts exceeding
Unhoused man arrested for stealing excavator to help man change his tire in San Diego
SAN DIEGO — A man was arrested in Downtown San Diego Sunday morning for stealing an excavator from a construction site in an attempt to help a person change their tire. San Diego police received a
Ohio police department hands out hams instead of speeding tickets
With Christmas Days away, an Ohio Police Department decided to use its sirens to spread some cheer. On Monday, they pulled drivers not to give them a citation, but a ham instead. “I didn’t know what
Thief caught allegedly stealing merchandise at Universal Orlando under a Grinch blanket
A woman in a wheelchair had two bags of stolen Universal Orlando merchandise hidden under a Grinch blanket on her lap, according to a new Orlando Police report. The woman, however, wasn’t arrested or charged with a
Dr. Morris officially appointed IVCC’s next president
OGLESBY – Dr. Tracy Morris of Spring Valley was officially appointed Illinois Valley Community College’s next president at a special meeting Tuesday evening. Trustees appointed Morris as the college’s 11th president and approved her employment agreement. She
Holiday light display contest underway in Peru
PERU – The city of Peru is encouraging residents to vote for their favorite holiday lights display. Parks Director Adam Thorson says residents have until Christmas to vote in “The Let it Glow Holiday Lights Decorating