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Three Injured After Illinois 72 Crash Near Genoa

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

GENOA - Three people were injured after a teen driver allegedly failed to yield when turning on to Illinois Route 72 near Genoa. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s office says around 2:30 PM on Friday they were called to the intersection of Illinois...

Man Charged In Deadly Rockford Bowling Alley Shooting Back In Court

2024-05-12T05:00:00Z

ROCKFORD - Proceedings are underway to determine if the man charged in the deadly shooting at a Rockford bowling alley in 2020 is fit to stand trial. Doctors presented their findings last week after interviewing Duke Webb. ...

Creston Hears Details of Rural Mini-Food Center

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

CRESTON - Ogle County was awarded $500,000 to feed undernourished residents by the federal government, and one of the communities targeted was Creston. Village President Tom Byro said they were working with area churches and other organizations to ...

Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday in Creston

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

CRESTON - The Village of Creston will be flushing hydrants starting on Monday, weather permitting. Residents may experience discolored water. Village Clerk Jennifer Payton noted that the water will be safe, and if any concerns arise they will let t...

Hillcrest Source Water Protection Plan Due Late July

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

HILLCREST - The Village of Hillcrest will have some homework to do regarding their water sources. The Illinois EPA has mandated a Source Water Protection Plan be finalized by July 26th. It will take a look at the village's source for their water an...

Blagojevich Backs Trump During Visit To Mar-a-Lago

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

CHICAGO - Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich continues to support former President Donald Trump. The disgraced former governor backed Trump during a visit last weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Blagojevich served as ...

Illinois House Advances Plan Creating New Agency For Childhood Services

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House is advancing Governor Pritzker's initiative to consolidate early childhood services under a single agency. The state Senate passed a bill this week that would pave the way for the creation of a n...

Chicago Ranked Seventh Worst City To Drive In The U. S.

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

CHICAGO - Chicago is not a good place for motorists to have a great driving experience. A new study by Forbes Advisor ranks the Windy City as the seventh worst when it comes to driving experiences in the country. The repor...

State Treasurer Photo Contest Deadline Approaching

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD - State Treasurer Michael Frerichs wants young photographers in Illinois to send in their best shots for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest is for kids aged 8 to 18 to show off their views of farming in the s...

IDPH Reports Milestone in Gun Lock Program

2024-05-11T05:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health has given out over 100,000 free gun locks since starting its program less than a year ago. Working with the Illinois State Police and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, IDPH aims ...

Kingston Man Arrested After Killing Pet Bird During Domestic Disturbance

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

KINGSTON - An 18-year-old Kingston man is facing charges after allegedly killing a pet bird during a domestic disturbance. The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to the 100 Block of West Street in Kingston on Thursday...

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

ROCHELLE - Letter carriers across the country Saturday will take part in an event that has become one of the nation's largest one-day food drives. As part of Saturday's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, residents are encouraged to ...

Canadian Pacific Train Passes Through Northern Illinois

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

BYRON - A steam train built in 1930 for the Canadian Pacific Railway passed through Northern Illinois as part of a three country tour yesterday. The Empress, Locomotive Number 2816, is traveling from Calgary, Alberta Canada to Mexico City Mexico on...

Northern Lights Could Reach Illinois This Weekend

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

CHICAGO - The Northern Lights may be visible in parts of Illinois this weekend. Forecasters said that the aurora borealis may be visible to a large portion of the lower 48 states due to heightened solar activity. The Space...

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Warn of Warrant Scams

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

SYCAMORE - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents once again about fake arrest warrant scams. They have received reports of people being called by someone who claims to be from the Sheriff’s Office, providing th...

Creston Village Board Hears From New OCEDC Director

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

CRESTON - The Creston Village Board got the opportunity to meet and have discussions with the new Ogle County Economic Development Corporation at the meeting Tuesday night. Executive Director Charlene Coulombe explained the roots of the organizatio...

Hillcrest Receives Quote For Property Demolition

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

HILLCREST - The Hillcrest Village Board on Wednesday night received bids for the demolition and cleanup of the property at 313 Jeffrey Avenue. Village President Richard Rhoads was hoping the property would be sold to a different owner befor...

Body Cameras Purchased for Polo Police Department

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

POLO - The Polo Police Department will be acquiring new body cameras. The city council on Monday night approved a five year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. out of Scottsdale, Arizona, to provide cameras and storage for the video data. ...

Local County Housing Authorities Receive Federal Funding

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

WASHINGTON DC - The local county housing authorities have each been awarded a portion of over $150 million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Capital Fund Program, which offers annual funding to public housing authori...

Illinois Reports Increase in International Visitors

2024-05-10T05:00:00Z

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois is experiencing an increase in international visitors. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity says the state welcomed more than two-million international visitors in 2023, a 3...