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Two Arrested in Lee County Burglary Incident

DIXON — On Saturday afternoon the Lee County Sheriff’s Office reportedly responded to a burglary in progress near Route 30 and Walton Road in...

200,000 Cans of Target Green Beans Recalled Due to Foreign Object

CHICAGO - Nearly 200,000 cans of green beans sold at Target stores across the country including in Illinois were recalled because of "foreign object.”...

Illinois Gaming Board Marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Gaming Board reminded residents that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, highlighting their ongoing efforts to address gambling addiction through...

Despite Paying Second Highest Gas Taxes, Study Shows Illinoisans Deal With Subpar Roads

SPRINGFIELD - A new study shows that Illinois’ high gasoline taxes are not leading to good roads and bridges. The Reason Foundation has released its...

Illinois Community College Enrollment Hits Record High

SPRINGFIELD - The Pritzker Administration says the latest surge in community college enrollment across the state is the highest on record. Pritzker said on...

Illinois AG Urges Fans To Use Caution When Betting On March Madness

CHICAGO -  Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging basketball fans to use caution when betting on March Madness.  Raoul encourages fans who may...

Rising Blues Artist Amanda Fish to Perform in Bishop Hill

BISHOP HILL, Illinois — Amanda Fish and her band will perform a live concert on Saturday, March 22nd, at the Bishop Hill Creative Commons,...

Dixon Police Investigate Vehicle Thefts

DIXON - The Dixon Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred Sunday at a car dealership on North Galena Avenue. Officers responded to...

Wind Advisory and Severe Weather Threat in Illinois and Northwest Indiana

CHICAGO - A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10 PM tonight to 7 AM Thursday for parts of north central and northeast...

Ogle County Board Opposes Proposed Township Consolidation Bills

OREGON - The Ogle County Board has expressed strong opposition to three bills in the Illinois General Assembly that proposed consolidating township governments. At...