State announces $60 Million Competitive Grant Program for early childhood construction
Springfield – The State of Illinois has announced $60 million in capital grant opportunities for Early Childhood Education providers through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. The funding will support the construction, expansion, and renovation of facilities that
Marker dedicated last month for Connecticut heroine in Troy Grove
TROY GROVE – A historical marker was dedicated in Troy Grove last month for a woman who fought racial bigotry in Connecticut in the early 19th century. Prudence Crandall was a white teacher who in the 1830’s
$2.4 billion Chicago to Peoria Rail Project moves into inception phase
UTICA – It’s all aboard the Chicago to Peoria Passenger Rail project. Elected officials met on Thursday in Utica to discuss the findings of the Peoria Passenger Rail Feasibility Study. Just over 31,000 responses
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Streator approves contract for emergency personnel, services underway
STREATOR – The city of Streator’s ambulance service will be up and running come October 1st. Officials approved a contract with American Medical Response for emergency medical technician personnel services. The company will provide two certified
Public urged to slow down, proceed with caution around crews mowing roadsides
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the busiest roadside mowing period is underway, requiring drivers to slow down when encountering equipment and personnel. Mowing will continue until Aug. 15, a schedule
Ambulance donated as part of OSF HealthCare-led effort moved to the frontlines in Ukraine
PEORIA – An OSF ambulance delivered to Ukraine in early April has been moved to the front lines as the need for ambulances in the war-torn country continues to grow. On March 29th, an Advanced Medical Transport
NY judge orders Rudy Giuliani to testify in Georgia election investigation
A New York judge has ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify next month before a Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others interfered in Georgia’s 2020 elections. New York State Supreme Court
President Biden takes action on climate change calling it a ‘code red for humanity’
President Biden declared that the threat of climate change had reached “code red for humanity,” and pledged to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% by 2030. President Biden said during a speech
James Harden and the 76ers agree to 2-year, $68.6 million deal with player option
Free agent James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $68.6 million contract with a player option on the second year. ESPN first reported the news, with The Athletic confirming on Wednesday. Harden opted