ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri landowners and environmentalists are urging a federal agency to sanction a levee district on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, arguing that the earthen barrier has been built above its authorized height, worsening flooding for its neighbors. Great Rivers ...Read more
ROSEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A farmer who was among the first to legally grow hemp in Illinois following its legalization this year believes the plant could be the state’s next big cash crop. Hemp comes from the same plant as marijuana but doesn’t have THC, the compound that causes a ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Wells Fargo will pay Illinois nearly $11 million to resolve claims the bank violated state consumer protection laws by opening unauthorized accounts and using manipulative sales practices. Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Friday Illinois is part of a $575 million settlement ...Read more
ATLANTA – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the public about a cold-like virus that can be dangerous to children and some adults. According to the CDC, respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that may look like the flu or cold but is actually the ...Read more
VALPARAISO, Ind. — Two dogs that escaped death when a northwestern Indiana veterinarian refused their owner’s request to have the healthy canines euthanized have found a new home together with an Illinois couple. A rescue group said that the man who had owned Sam, a pointer, and Cosmo, a ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A state appeals court has upheld a Chicago ordinance that will raise the prices of cigars, self-rolled tobacco and chewing tobacco. The Illinois Appellate Court recently overruled a Cook County court ruling in a lawsuit brought by a tobacco retailers group arguing that the city ...Read more
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department reported Wednesday night that on Christmas firefighters vehicles were burglarized while they were away on a call. On Christmas they, along with other departments were battling a blaze in Peru around 10:30 p.m. when an individual or ...Read more
AMBOY – Achild from Amboy was honored for his behavior during a home fire by the Amboy Fire Department. Tarek Luyando was recognized for doing the right thing and showing exemplary courage when a fire occurred in his home. Tarek was alerted by the smoke detectors, closed an access door to ...Read more
MENDOTA – A man is in custody after fleeing a traffic stop in Lee County. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office they stopped a man in an SUV with expired tags on US Route 30 near Woodlawn Road Wednesday morning. During the stop the driver allegedly gave false ...Read more
PERU – A Peru man was arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from a traffic stop by car and foot. On Monday just after 7:30 p.m. the Peru Police Department responded to reports of a hit and run at First and Fulton streets. According to Commander Sarah Raymond, when officers arrived ...Read more
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