Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority announces transportation grants
CHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority announced a $255,000 funding opportunity to help residents in need of transportation to meet pre-trial court, probation, or parole conditions. Supported with federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Illinois Safe2Help program reports over 800 public interactions during its first year
SPRINGFIELD – On the one-year anniversary of its creation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Safe2Help program reports that it has received 873 public interactions across the state. Safe2Help Illinois is a free, information sharing platform that is
Bureau County man found dead, Ohio man in custody
OHIO, IL – A 69-year-old village of Ohio man is dead and another is in the Bureau County Jail after an incident Sunday. Around 6 PM the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to a
Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
LASALLE – The Illinois Veterans’ Home at LaSalle is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its veterans and staff. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs announced 23 staff and 42 residents have tested positive. Those who have tested
One in custody after Bureau County incident leaves one dead
OHIO, IL – Authorities confirmed one individual is dead and another person is in custody after an incident in the Bureau County community of Ohio. Sunday afternoon authorities were called to the 200 block of East Long
Downtown fire contained in Mendota; mostly smoke damage
MENDOTA – Multiple Fire Departments rushed to downtown Mendota Monday morning for a report of smoke in a multi-story building. Mendota and Troy Grove Fire were initially called to the 700 Block of Washington Street around 7:45
Do you have trouble remembering peoples names?
If you have trouble remembering names, here is a tip for you! When you meet someone, come up with an entertaining mental picture of the person to associate their name with something to trigger your memory. If
Man dials wrong number to hire hitman
A business owner in Ohio had to contact authorities recently due to two voicemails the business received. The voicemals were from a 58-year-old man in Cleveland named Desmen Ramsey, who dialed the wrong number, while trying to
Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros headed to the World Series
For the first time since 2009, the Philadelphia Phillies are heading back to the World Series, after they defeated the San Diego Padres in five games in the NLCS. In front of a home crowd at Citizens
ILVY Dolphin swimmer qualifies for Nationals Competition
PERU – The ILVY Dolphins from the Illinois Valley YMCA hosted their Monster Splash Invitational Sunday. During the meet, five national cut times were obtained. This included Streator senior Nolan Deats from the Dolphins on his 100