Minimum wage increase coming to Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar 0n Saturday. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill in 2019 putting the state on the path
Early out Fridays coming for Mendota students
MENDOTA – In an attempt to prevent teacher and student burnout, Mendota schools announced a schedule change that will take place for elementary and high school students upon their return from winter break. Starting in January, the
Poco a Poco Music Fest sets dates for 2022 series
STREATOR – Mark your calendar because Poco a Poco has set the date for its 2022 student music fest. Folks can join in person or virtually this coming year on June 18th through the
Police officer shot and killed in Kankakee County
BRADLEY – One police officer is dead and another is in critical condition after an altercation at a hotel in the Kankakee County community of Bradley. Police Chief Donald W. Barber said officers were called to the
Thousands of flight cancellations continue to affect air travel as airlines blame weather, understaffing due to surge of Omicron variant
Thousands of flights across the globe were cancelled as travel chaos that unfolded over the holidays continued, with airlines blaming the spread of the omicron variant and adverse weather conditions for the disruptions. As of Wednesday morning,
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is convicted of federal sex trafficking charges
Ghislaine Maxwell — British socialite and associate of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein — was convicted of federal sex trafficking charges for her role in recruiting and grooming teenage girls to be sexually abused by her close confidant,
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager announces retirement after 11 seasons in MLB
Veteran Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager announced Wednesday on social media that he is retiring from baseball. Seager wrote in a statement posted to his wife Julie’s Instagram and Twitter accounts: “Today I’m announcing my retirement
NHL shortens isolation period to 5 days with negative COVID-19 test result
In a memo sent to teams on Wednesday, the NHL outlined the new shortened isolation period for asymptomatic players that test positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to five days, provided they can produce a negative test
Two police officers shot in Bradley; Authorities seek person of interest
BRADLEY – Two police officers were shot in the Kankakee County community of Bradley and authorities are looking for a person of interest. Around 9:30 PM Wednesday Bradley Police were called to a hotel in the community,
Don’t forget to declare income from stolen goods and illegal activities, IRS says
Humorous as they appear on their face, the statutes are law and have been on the books for years. Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone was indicted on tax evasion after prosecutors alleged that his stated income didn’t match