BELLEVILLE – With temperatures rising across the state, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely. “From keeping hydrated to playing in water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an important role in warm-weather fun and ...Read more
STREATOR – The boil order has been lifted for the Streator District. Friday evening, a boil order was issued due to water main breaks and the resulting loss of water pressure, and it affected the communities of Streator, Ancona, Dana, Kangley, Longpoint, Ransom and Reading. ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Census is seeking Illinois school teachers to spread the word about an accurate census count in 2020. The Illinois State Board of Education says that the Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program invites pre-K through 12th grade teachers to serve as ...Read more
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Astronomy fans are in luck. The planetarium at Illinois State University is hosting a free program on the reversal of the Earth’s magnetic poles. The program is Saturday evening at the campus in Normal. The planet’s magnetic poles reverse from time to ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Far from the southern border crisis, Illinois has launched a bullish effort to undercut the Trump administration’s immigration detention practices, and politicians and activists are taking note. The state recently enacted a first-of-its kind ban on privately-run immigration ...Read more
OTTAWA – Volunteers at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Center for Health – Streator were honored for their exceptional service. A total of 347 volunteers contributed 33,970 hours of service this past last year, an amount that equals 16 full-time employees. The ...Read more
ILLINOIS — Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays ...Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials have fixed the problem with the unemployment benefits program that delayed checks to about 29,000 claimants. The Illinois Departments of Employment Security and Innovation and Technology restored the benefits information system and website. Claimants ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – Lane closures for resurfacing will begin on US Route 6 and IL Route 89 from Mary Street to I-80 in Spring Valley on Monday. Daytime lane closures controlled by flaggers will impact travel. Alternatives routes should be considered. Work is expected to continue into the ...Read more
OTTAWA – LaSalle County Board members rejected a grain elevator company’s request for a wider road to alleviate truck traffic. Safety Manager John Janz of Ruff Brothers Grain in Leonore told the board, the widening of their entrance from 50 to 100 feet would get trucks off of the road ...Read more
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