Alligator Confiscated Near Rockford
MACHESNEY PARK – A young American Alligator was found by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Saturday. Adult alligators can reach up to 15 feet in length, although the one taken by the Winnebago County Animal Services
Child Dead After Murder-Suicide in Joliet
JOLIET – A child is dead after a domestic dispute reportedly ended in gunfire Saturday in Joliet. The Joliet Police Department say they were called around 2:45 PM to a residence in the 8300 block of
CDC awards full recognition to IVCH Diabetes Prevention Program
A local diabetes prevention program that helps Illinois Valley residents who have prediabetes deal more effectively with the disease has received full recognition from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deb Redd, coordinator of the
Illinois State Police participates in rail safety initiative
METAMORA — For the sixth consecutive year, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 8 Commander Chad Peterson announces District 8 is partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and
Yednock launches free health fair events with OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth
OTTAWA – Working to improve the health and wellbeing of area residents, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will be offering free Community Health Fairs with OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth to provide various services and screenings to area
Dekalb Co. citizens invited to become members of Illinois Sheriff’s Association
SYCAMORE – Illinois Sheriff’s Association and Sheriff Roger Scott announced that Dekalb County Citizens are being invited to become Associate Members of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association(ISA). The funds derived from the membership are used by the