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Blood Drive Today in Oregon

OREGON - The Rock River Valley Blood Center’s blood drive is happening today at the Oregon Park District Nash Recreation Center, running from 1:00...

Illinois Lawmakers Advance Homeschooling Bill

SPRINGFIELD -  Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would place regulations on homeschooling in the state.  Hundreds of opponents to the...

Byron Considers Stricter Alcohol Rules for Bartenders

BYRON – The Byron City Council is considering new regulations for bartenders, including an ordinance to prohibit employees from consuming alcohol while on duty...

Davis Junction Considers Naming Park After John O. Sandvik

DAVIS JUNCTION - Davis Junction is considering naming its 10-acre park after John O. Sandvik, a longtime community member. Sandvik was born 1922 in...

DeKalb Cornfest Looking for Volunteers for August Event

DEKALB — DeKalb Cornfest is seeking volunteers this summer. There are roles for volunteers of all abilities, with some positions for those 18 and...

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...