SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin (pictured) and State Representative Lance Yednock were sworn into office Wednesday at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration. Rezin, a Republican will begin her third term in the 38th District after winning 60 percent of votes against ...Read more
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois state representative who resigned last year amid allegations that he posted online explicit photos of an ex-girlfriend has been indicted on 12 felony counts of disseminating private sexual images. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Lake County ...Read more
ASHTON – Damage was kept to a minimum Wednesday night north of West Brooklyn after a resident noticed smoke in their home Owner Bob Cheeseman said the home, located in the 1500 block of Brooklyn Road in Ashton had electric ceiling radiant heat, and apparently one of the panels shorted ...Read more
STREATOR – The City Manager of Streator will be leaving to take on a new position downstate. Mayor Jimmie Lansford said Wednesday that City Manager Scot Wrighton would be leaving his position later this year to take a similar position in Decatur, Illinois. The exact details of this ...Read more
MANTENO, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs says it’s taking action after a case of Legionnaires’ disease was confirmed at a home for veterans. The department says it was alerted early Tuesday by hospital medical staff that a resident of the Manteno ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois state Capitol will be awash in flowers, family members and well-wishers as the Legislature begins a new session. Members of the House and Senate will be inaugurated Wednesday as part of the 101st General Assembly. Both chambers will be sworn in at noon. ...Read more
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man who, with his wife, is accused of confining their 10-year-old daughter to their basement has been found fit for trial. The Illinois Department of Public Health has found 48-year-old Randy Swopes can stand trial in Lake County on child endangerment ...Read more
DIXON – Complaints have come in to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office from residents who are receiving calls from individuals impersonating government officials demanding money. Sheriff John Simonton issued a warning Tuesday that a number of complaints have been taken from residents ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House wrapped up its two-year session Tuesday with legislation to help the incoming governor, with House Speaker Michael Madigan praising lawmakers for persevering in an “epic struggle” over state spending with outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner. The ...Read more
DIXON – The replacement for the Lee County Jail is being built and according to officials coming in ahead of schedule and under budget. The new Law Enforcement Center is projected to be completed in early fall, three months ahead of schedule and nearly 5% under budget. Sheriff John ...Read more
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