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Joann Fabrics Announces Store Closures In Illinois

STERLING -  JOANN Fabrics and Craft is closing more than two dozen stores in Illinois.  That includes locations in Peru, Freeport, and Sterling.  The...

Rockford Brewery Staff Rescues DoorDash Driver After Vehicle Slides Into Rock River

ROCKFORD - A DoorDash driver was rescued from the Rock River Wednesday afternoon after their vehicle slid into the water at Prairie Street Brewing...

Illinois Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Funding Cuts

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois is among 22 states suing the Trump administration aiming to prevent what the plaintiffs say is “unlawful and damaging cuts to...

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Targets Legislators Over Property Tax Relief in New Campaign

SPRINGFIELD - Americans for Prosperity-Illinois is targeting various state legislators for what the group says is their lack of action on delivering meaningful property...

Small Business Optimism Drops Amid Tax Concerns and Inflation, NFIB Report Shows

CHICAGO - Small business optimism has dropped and the uncertainty index has risen, according to the National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index. NFIB...

Don’t Get Towed – Find the Parking Restrictions in Your Town

ROCHELLE - With accumulating snow on the way, it is important to know when you'll have to move your vehicle off the street to...

Winter Storm Expected To Hit Northern, Central Illinois

ROCKFORD -  A winter storm is expected to hit northern and central Illinois today.  Forecasters say heavy snow will fall at times, with three...

Oregon City Council Approves New Leaf Vac

OREGON — The Oregon City Council has approved a plan to finance the purchase of a new leaf vac to launch the city's leaf...

Stepping Stones Considers Building Move

ROCHELLE - The recently acquired grant that would expand the size of the preschool programming in Rochelle could require Stepping Stones to switch locations....

IDOT Plans for Route 251 Widening, Proposals for Water Runoff Solutions in Rochelle

ROCHELLE - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to begin work on widening Illinois Route 251 in Rochelle in 2027, but first, officials...