PRINCETON – There was a 73% turnout in the November election in Bureau County, with over 17,000 votes cast. In contested races of note, for Bureau Circuit Clerk, Russell T. Miller (Republican) wins by 48 votes defeating incumbent Dawn M. Reglin (Democratic). In the Bureau County ...Read more
BRADFORD – A teen has died after a farm accident in Bureau County. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, around 1:40 PM Tuesday authorities were called to the 14000 block of 200 North Avenue near Bradford for a 13-year-old pinned between farm equipment and the wall of a ...Read more
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois would switch from a flat tax to a graduated income tax that takes a larger percentage from wealthy residents under a proposal on Tuesday’s ballot. The switch would give Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and lawmakers ...Read more
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — More than 3.5 million Illinois residents have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, a surge driven by the coronavirus pandemic. Voters are weighing in on president, competitive U.S. House races, legislative contests, and more. At the ...Read more
PERU – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, and there’s still time to get out and vote. Polls open at 6 AM. statewide and will stay open through 7 PM. If you’re among those voting and you aren’t sure where to go, below is a link to find the nearest polling place ...Read more
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department reported Monday an additional 17 inmates have been infected with COVID-19. Currently, 62 inmates and 21 staff are reported as active cases by the Illinois Department of Corrections. At least one inmate in his 50’s is being ...Read more
STREATOR – The LaSalle County Health Department announced that a temporary drive-through COVID-19 testing event will be coming to Streator this coming weekend. They will be set up at Streator City Park on the Hickory Street side of the park from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. The test ...Read more
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — With the entire state scheduled to be under stricter rules regarding social interaction by Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday reported another near-record day for new infections of the coronavirus. There were 6,222 new ...Read more
OTTAWA – A Plainfield man is dead after a single vehicle crash Friday evening in rural LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Coroner said on Monday that 49-year-old Mark B. Wehde was driving on Illinois 178 when for unknown reasons he left the roadway near Lowell. The crash remains under ...Read more
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Monday announced that rapid COVID-19 testing is available for those that are eligible. Employees who need a negative test to return to work, travelers, or symptomatic children who are not a close contact to a confirmed case who need to return ...Read more
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