Lee County responders praised for child rescue

DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff sang high praises for those involved in saving a child’s life last December. On December 22nd in Harmon, Illinois, Lee County Deputies were called to a home for a three-year-old boy

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in December

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced last week that the unemployment rate fell to just 5.3 percent, while adding over 22,000 jobs in December. The state’s unemployment rate was higher than the national unemployment

Health Department urges screening for cervical cancer

OTTAWA —In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the LaSalle County Health Department is urging women to be screened for cervical cancer. During 2021 over 14,000 women in the US were diagnosed with cervical cancer. The LaSalle

Mendota Police demonstrate new firearms training aid

MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department demonstrated a new training aid at the City Council meeting Monday Night.  DART virtual reality simulation training uses a portable projector and sensors to allow officers to turn any interior room

Income Tax Filing Season Begins Monday

SPRINGFIELD – Individual income tax returns for 2022 will begin to be accepted on Monday by the state and by the Internal Revenue Service. Officials say that if a taxpayer electronically files an error-free return, they should

Area schools collect food items for Hall Food Pantry

PERU – The rivalry on the court was put aside during the Wednesday night basketball game last week between Hall and St. Bede for a different challenge, collecting food items for the Hall Township Food Pantry. The