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Former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott Confirmed as ICC Chairman

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Senate has confirmed former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott for a five-year term as Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission...

Controversial Medical-Aid in Dying Legislation Being Considered in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - Legislation which would make Illinois the 11th state in the country to allow medical-aid in dying is facing a stiff challenge.  A...

Durbin Calls for Repeal of Section 230 to Address Fentanyl Sales on Social Media

WASHINGTON — Senator Dick Durbin called for stronger accountability from social media companies during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on the HALT Fentanyl Act....

Illinois Legislation Moves Forward to Recognize Agriculture Courses for High School Vocational Education Requirements

SPRINGFIELD - Legislation is advancing in Springfield that would allow agriculture courses to qualify for vocational education requirements for high school students. State Sen....

Stillman Valley Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

STILLMAN VALLEY - A 24-year-old Stillman Valley man is facing charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office...

Sycamore Woman Arrested on Child Battery Charges

SYCAMORE - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested 38-year-old Christine R. Wilkinson on Monday following an investigation into suspected child abuse reported by DCFS...

Ogle County Hosts Electronics Recycling Event Friday

OREGON - The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will hold a residential electronics recycling event on Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM...

Young Adults Advocate for Indoor Recreation in Oregon

OREGON - During the City of Oregon's Tuesday board meeting, the Economic and Community Development Committee reported strong interest in an indoor sports and...

St. Patrick’s Day .1K Fun Run at Fatty’s Pub to Benefit Tails Humane Society

DEKALB - A ridiculously short Fun Run will be happening in DeKalb to benefit Tails Humane Society. The St. Patrick’s Day .1K Fun Run...

Sycamore Fire Department Upgrades Ambulances With Advanced Cardiac Monitors

SYCAMORE — The Sycamore Fire Department has upgraded its frontline ambulances with new Stryker LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitor/defibrillators, enhancing emergency medical care for the...