Medicare officials announced that a new Alzheimer’s drug will be covered only for patients participating in approved clinical trials. In a preliminary decision, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) said on Tuesday that the federal health insurance program ...Read more
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Rights announced the release of non-regulatory guidance on non-discrimination protections for transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming students under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The new guidance document was developed based on a ...Read more
STREATOR – Streator’s Council will convene in a special meeting to appoint the city’s next mayor. Tara Bedei, a city council member since 2013 will take the oath of office this afternoon. She accepted the appointment last week after former mayor Jimmie Lansford ...Read more
OGLESBY – The Oglesby Police Department gained a new member Monday night at the Oglesby City Council Meeting. A Western Illinois University graduate, 26-year-old Paul Munoz was sworn in by Deputy Police Chief Mike Margis. He said it has been his dream since he was a kid to be a member of ...Read more
GENOA – A man who was reported missing from Wisconsin last week has been found deceased in a field in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say that 33-year-old Justin Lampard was last seen on Tuesday, January 4th. Authorities say his cell phone was tracked to an area near ...Read more
The Internal Revenue Service said on Monday that acute staffing shortages will likely delay tax refunds and other services this year as the agency prepares for the 2022 tax filing season, which will begin on January 24. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig told reporters that this year’s window ...Read more
California state prison officials announced Monday that real estate heir and convicted murderer Robert Durst has died at age 78 while serving a life sentence. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Durst died of natural causes early Monday while being treated ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is now scheduling all COVID-19 tests online. Anyone needing a COVID-19 test must schedule their test online. The new online scheduling system will alleviate the wait time for one of the three tests they have available. Visit ...Read more
MARK – No injuries were reported after a fire at a residence in Putnam County Sunday night. Around 9:30 PM the Granville Hennepin Fire Protection District were called to the 100 Block of Via Cavour in Mark after a resident called saying they could smell something buring in their home. The ...Read more
PERU – If you’re thinking of picking up a coffee this morning before work, Peru PADS Shelter could use some morning brew as well. Executive Director Carol Alcorn says the Peru and Ottawa PADS Shelters are currently consolidated in Peru due to a lack of staffing. Alcorn ...Read more
