Applications for utility relief now being accepted

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will be offering low-income families utility relief. The Help Illinois Families program will have $295 million available for households across the state and is accepting applications now

Local counties all under a 5% unemployment rate

  UNDATED – Local county unemployment rates continue to fall in the month of October, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. LaSalle, Putnam, and Bureau counties are all averaging unemployment rates under 5%. Statewide unemployment

Turkey Preparation Key to Safe Thanksgiving

OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware of some tips to keep the holiday safe and healthy. They say that you should thaw your turkey in