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.
Woman Arrested for Felony Battery With an Avocado
A 39-year-old woman in Florida was hit with a felony battery charge for striking her 68-year-old boyfriend in the eye with an AVOCADO. She denies “directly striking” him.
Couple Fall in Love After Meeting on App after 40 Years of Being Neighbors
A 44-year-old guy in England named Chris Place signed up for an app called ‘Nextdoor’ last year to look for yard sale type stuff. And he ended up chatting with a 42-year-old woman named Michelle Tooby. Turns
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