State librarian vows to protect access to books March 9, 2023 5:27 am|SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State and head librarian Alexi Giannoulias is supporting legislation to combat book banning…
Judge blocks release of Tyre Nichols video as Justice Dept. launches probe of Memphis police March 9, 2023 5:05 am|On Wednesday, a court order Wednesday delayed the release of about 20 hours of footage from the fatal…
Justice Department finds Louisville Police uses excessive force, discriminated against Black people March 9, 2023 5:00 am|The Justice Department said Wednesday that it found the that Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville/Jefferson County Metro…
Rochelle Police Chief announces retirement March 8, 2023 11:33 pm| ROCHELLE – The Rochelle Police Chief has announced he will be retiring. Chief Eric Higby has held…
Tiskilwa awarded $600,000 for West Park improvements March 8, 2023 11:26 pm| TISKILWA – The Village of Tiskilwa will receive $600,000 to improve West Park from the state of…
Hennepin awarded Energy Transition Community Grant March 8, 2023 11:25 pm| SPRINGFIELD – The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced more than 50 localities and municipal entities,…
NCI ARTworks to open exhibit Friday featuring illustrators March 8, 2023 11:19 pm| PERU – NCI ARTworks will host an opening reception and month-long exhibit of the work of three…
IVCC to host G.I.T. Improv group March 17th March 8, 2023 11:00 pm|OGLESBY, IL — The Illinois Valley Community College Theatre Department and SPAMO (Students of Performing Arts and Music…
Electrical upgrades in the works for Marilla Park March 8, 2023 4:52 pm|STREATOR – Marilla Park in Streator will be getting electrical upgrades in the near future. On Tuesday City…
Fire destroys garage in Depue March 8, 2023 3:44 pm|DEPUE – A garage was destroyed and two homes slightly damaged after a mid-day fire in Depue. Authorities…