By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor has lashed out at “special interests” and “billionaires” who he says “told lies” about the impact of a constitutional amendment allowing for a graduated income tax which ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Demonstrators gathered in downtown Chicago urging every vote cast in Tuesday’s election be counted as President Donald Trump tries to stop the effort in key battleground states. Wednesday demonstration was organized by labor and political activist groups. Erica ...Read more
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 68 additional cases of COVID-19. This makes 3,046 cases the county has seen since the start of the pandemic, with 43 deaths. Throughout the state of Illinois, over 7,500 new coronavirus cases were reported, as well as 55 new deaths. The ...Read more
OTTAWA – A female in her 80’s is the 72nd and most recent COVID-19 related death in LaSalle County. The health department confirmed the death, as well as 61 new cases and 44 more recoveries, on Wednesday. Since the start of the pandemic, LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – Five people were injured after a two vehicle crash Monday in Putnam County. According to the Illinois State Police they were called to Illinois Route 89 near North 850th Road around 11:45 PM for a collision. Authorities say a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Peru man ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD – In the area Illinois General Assembly races Democratic incumbent in the 76th District Lance Yednock is holding a near 4,000 vote lead over Republican challenger Travis Breeden. In the 90th District, Republican Tom Demmer has defeated Democrat Seth Wiggins, claiming 64% of the ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A ballot proposal that would allow Illinois to switch from a flat tax to a graduated income tax that takes a larger percentage from wealthy residents was on its way to be voted down as of this morning. With over 97% of the vote in statewide, the initiative only has 45% ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois health authorities are reporting 6,516 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, marking the fourth-highest case total reported on a single day in the state since the start of the pandemic. The Illinois Department of Public Health also reported Tuesday that 68 more people ...Read more
MENDOTA – The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will hold a blood drive from noon until 5 PM on Friday in Conference Room C at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. Volunteer blood donors are invited to support the local blood supply by scheduling an appointment to ...Read more
LASALLE – Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has won re-election in the 16th district, returning to Washington to the seat he has held since 2010. He defeated LaSalle County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Dani Brzozoski Tuesday. Kinzinger was able to maintain a vote lead in all counties ...Read more
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