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SPRING VALLEY – Five people were injured after a two vehicle crash Monday in Putnam County.  According to the Illinois State Police they were called to Illinois Route 89 near North 850th Road around 11:45 PM for a collision.  Authorities say a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Peru man

SPRINGFIELD – In the area Illinois General Assembly races Democratic incumbent in the 76th District Lance Yednock is holding a near 4,000 vote lead over Republican challenger Travis Breeden. In the 90th District, Republican Tom Demmer has defeated Democrat Seth Wiggins, claiming 64% of the

MENDOTA – The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will hold a blood drive from noon until 5 PM on Friday in Conference Room C at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. Volunteer blood donors are invited to support the local blood supply by scheduling an appointment to

LASALLE – Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger has won re-election in the 16th district, returning to Washington to the seat he has held since 2010. He defeated LaSalle County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Dani Brzozoski Tuesday. Kinzinger was able to maintain a vote lead in all counties

OTTAWA – Over 52,000 votes were cast in LaSalle County Tuesday with many local races being decided. State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly has lost her bid for re-election to Todd Martin by 1,718 votes. In the County Auditor race Stephanie Jo Thompson defeats Nikki Baer. The LaSalle County

PUTNAM COUNTY – Putnam County recorded over 3300 votes with an 80.5% countywide turnout in the election Tuesday. A referendum on the ballot to increase the Putnam County Corporate Tax Rate was voted down by over 1000 votes, with 67% voting against the measure. The two at large Putnam

PRINCETON – There was a 73% turnout in the November election in Bureau County, with over 17,000 votes cast.  In contested races of note, for Bureau Circuit Clerk,  Russell T. Miller (Republican) wins by 48 votes defeating incumbent Dawn M. Reglin (Democratic).  In the Bureau County

BRADFORD – A teen has died after a farm accident in Bureau County. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, around 1:40 PM Tuesday authorities were called to the 14000 block of 200 North Avenue near Bradford for a 13-year-old pinned between farm equipment and the wall of a