Minimum wage increase coming to Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar n Saturday. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill in 2019 putting the state on the path
Early out Fridays coming for Mendota students
MENDOTA – In an attempt to prevent teacher and student burnout, Mendota schools announced a schedule change that will take place for elementary and high school students upon their return from winter break. Starting in January, the
Poco a Poco Music Fest sets dates for 2022 series
STREATOR – Mark your calendar because Poco a Poco has set the date for its 2022 student music fest. Folks can join in person or virtually this coming year on June 18th through the
Police officer shot and killed in Kankakee County
BRADLEY – One police officer is dead and another is in critical condition after an altercation at a hotel in the Kankakee County community of Bradley. Police Chief Donald W. Barber said officers were called to the
Two police officers shot in Bradley; Authorities seek person of interest
BRADLEY – Two police officers were shot in the Kankakee County community of Bradley and authorities are looking for a person of interest. Around 9:30 PM Wednesday Bradley Police were called to a hotel in the community,
Don’t forget to declare income from stolen goods and illegal activities, IRS says
Humorous as they appear on their face, the statutes are law and have been on the books for years. Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone was indicted on tax evasion after prosecutors alleged that his stated income didn’t match
Thieves slip away with $200,000 worth of butter
The four stole two transport trucks and hooked up two trailers which were each loaded with approximately 20,000 kilograms of butter, with a combined retail value of about $200,000.
‘You’ve won your weight in oysters!’ – note in shells stops thieves
Police have made few arrests, and in all likelihood publicizing this plan will definitely lead to nobody else falling for it.