CHICAGO (AP) — A newspaper says the Chicago mayor’s security team has been getting the green light when it comes to tickets for red-light camera violations. Ten of 13 tickets for speed or red-light camera violations have been dismissed, according to the Chicago Tribune, even when Mayor ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A new legal group will help people with marijuana convictions clear their records. New Leaf Illinois launched earlier this month as part of the state’s law legalizing recreational cannabis. Under the law, people with low-level marijuana convictions can have their records ...Read more
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is giving homeowners tips to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. According to the utility company, now is the time to safeguard plumbing to prevent damage. Before frigid weather sets in, they remind you to eliminate sources of cold air near water lines ...Read more
CHICAGO – The American Red Cross has announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, blood, platelet and plasma donors are as essential as ever. They also supply about 40% of the nation’s blood. A number of upcoming opportunities to donate will be coming up this week, including in Ottawa on ...Read more
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department is warning business owners and the public about counterfeit bills that may be passed as real currency. They noted that there are some bills that look authentic, but are marked for “Motion Picture Use Only”. Authorities ask that you ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a Chicago man has been charged with murder after a fatal fight that began when he put his hands in Thanksgiving leftovers. James Dixon is charged with killing Vincell Jackson, who was the boyfriend of the Thanksgiving party host. A prosecutor says Jackson was ...Read more
STREATOR – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office say one person is dead after a crash late Saturday night. They announced Monday that near midnight they were called to the 1600 block of South Park Street in Streator for a single vehicle rollover. A passenger in the vehicle, whose ...Read more
PRINCETON – New COVID-19 infections were reported in Bureau, Putnam & Marshall Counties on Monday. The Health Department announced 40 new infections in Bureau County, 4 in Putnam and 7 in Marshall. No new deaths were reported. Since the pandemic began, 49 individuals have died from ...Read more
DIXON – The prison population in the state of Illinois and the staff that works at the facilities have been battling COVID-19 for months, and many are still ill across the prairie state. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, 1,266 are currently infected, with 498 staff also ...Read more
PONTIAC – Two more residents of Livingston County have died from complications related to COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department reported on Monday that a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 70’s were the latest to die. Since the pandemic began, 23 individuals have ...Read more
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