DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office to wear pink badges in October
SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies will be swapping out their badges for new pink ones. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the newly authorized badges will be worn through the
Dixon, Bloomington and Kankakee airports receive honors from IDOT
SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, area airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented during the Illinois Public Airports Association
Illinois EPA announces notice of funding opportunity for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced an opportunity for the purchase and installation of new electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations. This opportunity is being made available in part due
Streator Area United Way therapy dog program on display at Streator High School Homecoming Parade
STREATOR – Streator public schools showcased their therapy pets in this year’s homecoming parade on Wednesday. The Streator Area United Way praised schools for bringing out their furry friends to march behind the Special Olympics groups.
There’s Now a Pumpkin Spice Latte Engagement Ring?
There’s now a pumpkin spice latte ENGAGEMENT RING. It features a “whipped cream-shaped” center diamond . . . surrounded by “orange sapphires encased in a cup-shaped claw.” It costs $11,300.
Millions without power in Florida after Hurricane Ian makes landfall, causing life-threatening storm surges, catastrophic flooding and devastating winds
Hurricane Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday morning after leaving a path of destruction across Florida with life-threatening storm surges, trapping people in flooded homes and knocking out power to 2 million people. Ian made landfall near Cayo
Justice Department seizes 10 million fake fentanyl-laced pills
The Justice Department’s Drug Enforcement Agency announced that between May 23 and Sept. 8, federal agents seized about 10.2 million fentanyl-laced pills and 82 pounds of fentanyl power in more than 100 investigations over the past five
Ramp closures coming to I-39
MINONK – An extended ramp closure will be coming to I-39 in Woodford County. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that starting October 3rd the ramps to and from northbound I-39 at Minonk, exit 27 will