IDNR seeking seasonal workers for state parks
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for seasonal workers at state parks and historic sites around the state. Openings include positions at Illini State Park in Marseilles and Starved Rock State
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services launches Medicaid renewal campaign
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has launched a public awareness effort to let Medicaid users know about upcoming coverage renewals. Ready to Renew will help those who currently rely on Medicaid
Illinois spring trout fishing season opens April 1.
SPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open April 1st at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early catch-and-release fishing season will open March 18. No trout may be kept during
Two new board members join IVAC
PERU – The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming two new members to their board of directors. It was announced that Dr. Clayton Theisinger and Heather Hammitt will be joining the chamber. Dr. Theisinger
Man succumbs to injuries after attempting home invasion in Rockford
ROCKFORD – A man is dead after sustaining injuries in an alleged attempted home invasion in Rockford Thursday. According to the Rockford Police Department, during the early morning hours, the 44-year-old attempted to break into a
Riverside area Safe Routes to School Project bid awarded
STREATOR – A construction bid for the Riverside Area Safe Routes to School Project was awarded at Wednesday’s Streator City Council Meeting. Tobey’s Construction will take on the project at just over $417,000. The project that
Former Cop Arrested for Impersonating a Cop
You’ve probably seen a police show where a cop gets fired . . . but he secretly returns to work, because he just can’t let go of that last case! Well, this is an interesting spin on
America’s New Favorite Dog
There’s EARTH-SHATTERING news in the dog world. For the first time in three decades, the Labrador Retriever is NOT America’s #1 dog.
Illinois State Police warn of increased road rage incidents
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are warning motorists about what they say is an alarming increase in road rage. Along interstates and expressways across the state, a number of high-profile incidents have left some drivers and
Florida man asks police to check the authenticity of his meth
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL — The Hernando County Sherriff’s department was contacted by a Florida man asking them to come and check the authenticity of the meth he recently purchased at a local bar. He said that he