Proper Christmas Tree disposal important December 26, 2023 11:11 pm|LISLE – A dry Christmas tree after the holidays have ended can quickly become a fire hazard, so…
Area health departments remind everyone about food safety this holiday season December 24, 2023 12:25 am|OTTAWA – Area health departments are reminding everyone responsible for cooking holiday meals or dishes to be mindful…
State Police honor Scott’s Law Day December 23, 2023 1:02 am|SPRINGFIELD – Motorists are reminded they should move over for vehicles on the shoulder every year on this…
Red Cross offers safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays December 2, 2023 12:29 am|CHICAGO – The American Red Cross is offering safety tips to prevent house fires over the holidays. They…
Turkey Preparation Key to Safe Thanksgiving November 22, 2023 12:31 am|OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware…
A look back at the tradition of the ‘Turkey Pardon’ November 21, 2023 10:00 pm|WASHINGTON – A long standing tradition at the White House is the yearly tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving…
Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires November 20, 2023 10:05 pm|SPRINGFIELD – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average…
Great American Smoke Out event Thursday November 15, 2023 10:00 pm|OTTAWA – This Thursday, smokers will be challenged to quit for the day as part of the Great…
114th anniversary of the Cherry Mine Disaster November 12, 2023 10:00 pm|CHERRY – It was 114 years ago today on November 13, 1909 over 250 men and boys died…
State agencies remind residents to prepare for winter weather in November November 4, 2023 10:00 pm|SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as winter…