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Rochelle City Council Considers Streetlight Purchase for Infrastructure Upgrades

ROCHELLE - The Rochelle City Council last week approved an ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of residential street lights and fixtures...

Davis Junction Approves Changes to Mobile Food Vendor Licenses

DAVIS JUNCTION - Davis Junction has approved changes to its mobile food vehicle licensing ordinances, allowing vendors to participate in multiple special events per...

Blood Drive Thursday in Oregon

OREGON - The Rock River Valley Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at the Oregon Park District on Thursday from 1:00 PM to...

Illinois Issues Reminder to Protect Civil Rights of Homeless Individuals

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Rights  and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness issued a letter last week reminding public...

Illinois Department of Revenue Warns Taxpayers About Common Filing Errors

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to be cautious when preparing their tax returns to avoid common mistakes that can...

Illinois Unemployment Rate Stable, Payroll Jobs Dip Slightly

SPRINGFIELD  – Illinois' unemployment rate remained steady at 4.9% in January, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The state saw a slight...

Underwood’s Bill to Lower Veterans’ Health Care Costs Advances in Congress

WASHINGTON DC — Congresswoman Lauren Underwood testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on her legislation, the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act, which aims...

Illinois Health Officials Brace for Possible Measles Outbreak as Nationwide Cases Surge

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health is bracing for a possible measles outbreak in the state. Nationwide, nearly 300 cases have been...

Illinois House Proposal Seeks to Require Baby Changing Tables in More Public Restrooms

SPRINGFIELD - A Democratic plan in the Illinois House could require more venues to add baby changing tables to their restrooms. The legislation would...

Illinois Hopes to Become Leader in the Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

CHICAGO -  Corn and soybean farmers in Illinois look to benefit from another byproduct of their fields. Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, is made...