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SNAP benefits to be issued early for Illinoisans

CHICAGO – SNAP benefits will be issued to Illinois customers early. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, March SNAP benefits will be loaded into customer accounts on the first of the month. Governor J.B Pritzker says communities shouldn’t have to suffer because of ...Read more

Morris PD warns of counterfeit cash rings in area

MORRIS – The Morris Police Department issued a warning of counterfeit money being passed around the area after a Chicago man was arrested for allegedly attempting to use counterfeit money at a local business. According to authorities, on Monday they were called to a business on Route 47 for ...Read more

Ottawa police warn residents of phone scam

    OTTAWA – Ottawa Police are warning residents of a phone scam involving their Apple Device or iCloud account. Officials reported that residents are receiving calls from an individual who claims that the residents’ Apple Device or iCloud account has been compromised. The scammer then ...Read more

Saturday Fall Takes Life of Man Near Ottawa

OTTAWA – A man working on a billboard has died after an incident in rural Ottawa Saturday. According to the LaSalle County Coroner 42-year-old Damien E. Glasgow died after a fall near 30th Road and IL Route 71. The death is still under investigation by the LaSalle County Coroner’s ...Read more