Tax filing deadline fast approaching
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the upcoming deadline for filing 2021 state individual income tax returns is this coming Monday. While the state of Illinois does grant an automatic six-month extension
IEMA encourages chemical safety during hazardous materials safety month
SPRINGFIELD – April is Hazardous Materials Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency wants you to learn about the potential hazards in your community. “Being proactive and safety conscious is key,” said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
IVCC plans special events for community college month
OGLESBY – A student-led industry fair, spring musical, Earth Day cleanup and Spirit Day highlight Illinois Valley Community College’s April celebration of Community College Month. The national observance showcases how community colleges serve local needs, provide
Texas woman facing fraud; drug charges after Streator bank incident
STREATOR – A Texas woman is facing a number of charges after allegedly attempting to commit fraud at a bank in Streator on Thursday. Streator Police say they were called to the 100 block of Plaza Drive
IVCC approves large computer purchase using Emergency Relief Funds
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College board approved large scale IT purchases Thursday that will be financed by Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds. As part of a four-year “technology refresh schedule,” IVCC will purchase 350 desktop
Accused Brooklyn subway shooter denied bail during court appearance
The man arrested for shooting ten people on a Brooklyn subway train Tuesday will stay in federal custody following a brief initial court appearance Thursday afternoon. The accused shooter, Frank James, did not enter a plea and was
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 15 week abortion ban into law
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a 15-week abortion ban bill that shortens the legal window for terminating a pregnancy by over two months. The bill, which will go into effect on July 1st,
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is fined $50K by the NBA for throwing his mouthpiece into crowd
On Thursday, the NBA announced they have fined Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd after he was ejected from Wednesday night’s play-in game loss to the Hawks in Atlanta. The
Green Bay Packers sign wide receiver Sammy Watkins to 1-year deal
The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday that they signed veteran receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year deal, reportedly worth up to $4 million. Watkins confirmed the signing in a tweet, saying: “Im officially a cheesehead can’t