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PERU – A 6 million dollar grant was awarded to the city of Peru to improve railroad between Plank Road and Route 251. The Peru Intermodal, Safety, Congestion, and Energy Security Project, is part of a series of projects aimed at improving rail access and expanding the routes needed to ...Read more

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — As Federal prosecutors on Wednesday shared with jurors grisly details of how they claim a former University of Illinois doctoral student kidnapped a visiting scholar from China, then brutally beat and killed her, defense attorneys intent on sparing their client a possible ...Read more

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin says it’s a sad day in Illinois after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping protection for abortion Wednesday. Sen. Rezin says, “Taking away all remaining rights for the unborn is not something we should be celebrating. To say I am disappointed ...Read more

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping protections for abortion on Wednesday in a new law that establishes access to the procedure as a “fundamental right” for women. The move in the state where Democrats control the House, Senate and governor’s office ...Read more

OGLESBY- Starved Rock State Park has reopened 2 lanes in the lower parking lot off of the west entrance to the park as of Wednesday morning. The remainder of the parking lot as well as the boat ramp and picnic area remain closed due to debris and continuing clean up of silt and mud leftover from ...Read more

MENDOTA – There are many great areas for children to play in the city of Mendota, but if your child has mobility issues, there is only one swing set they can use, and unfortunately it was damaged over the weekend. The mother of 13 year-old Rosa enjoys the park by Lake Mendota for its ...Read more

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A jury has been selected in the trial of a former graduate student accused of kidnapping and killing a University of Illinois scholar from China. A federal judge in Peoria, Illinois, told jurors to return Wednesday for opening statements. Brendt Christensen could be ...Read more

STREATOR – The Streator Police are on the lookout for a reportedly stolen gold 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Mini Van with Illinois Plates 495794. Authorities say it was taken Monday between 6 AM and 3 PM from the 500 block of Montgomery Street. Anyone with any information on the ...Read more

ROCKFORD – The Mercyhealth Development Foundation announced Monday that it has committed more than $400,000 to purchase 30 life-saving devices for Emergency Medical Services agencies. Mendota, Dixon, Amboy and Paw Paw Fire Departments were among many announced that were getting the ...Read more