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Lucky Hub Dash Returns to Flannigan Park

ROCHELLE - The Rochelle Chamber is gearing up for this year's 2025 Lucky Hub Dash. This year the 5K and 10K will begin and...

Local Agent Earns Fifth All-American Award at COUNTRY Financial Banquet

ROCHELLE  — Josh Messenger received the All-American award for the fifth time at the COUNTRY Financial recognition banquet Saturday night in Wisconsin. The award...

Illinois Voters Choose to Keep Current State Flag by Wide Margin in Recent Poll

SPRINGFIELD - The results of the voting for an Illinois state flag are in. Voters had the option to choose their favorite from one...

Correctional Officer At Thomson Prison Charged With Engaging in Sexual Acts With Inmates

THOMSON --  A correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson is accused of engaging in sexual acts with two inmates.  Danny Spyker...

Robert Crimo III Signed Trial Waiver “Donald Trump” 

HIGHLAND PARK -  There is a new twist to the case of the man who pleaded guilty to the deadly mass shooting during the...

DOGE Set To Close Two Dozen Federal Facilities In Illinois

CHICAGO  --  The Department of Government Efficiency is expected to close around two dozen federal facilities in Illinois.  The facilities are listed on the...

Illinois Farm Bureau Warns of Impact From New Tariffs

BLOOMINGTON - The Illinois Farm Bureau raised concerns over new tariffs imposed on top U.S. agricultural trading partners—Mexico, Canada, and China—warning of potential market...

Illinois Bills Would Increase Gun Transfer Fees for Confiscations, Investigate Insurance Mandate 

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee continues to hear proposals involving further gun control measures. One would create a task force...

Time to Replace Outdated Smoke & CO Alarms With Time Change

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal urges residents to test, and replace outdated smoke and CO alarms with new 10-year...

Chicago Council Advances Ordinance Banning Sale of New Fur Products

CHICAGO - An ordinance banning the sale of new fur products advanced in the Chicago City Council Tuesday with a final vote scheduled for...