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STREATOR – The Illinois Valley Clubhouse has reintroduced the Monthly Support Group for Acquired Brain Injury, including trauma or stroke. They will be meeting at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at 508 E. Broadway in Streator. The next meeting is September 15th. There is no cost to

STREATOR – The Illinois Valley Clubhouse has reintroduced the Monthly Support Group for Acquired Brain Injury, including trauma or stroke. They will be meeting at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month at 508 E. Broadway in Streator. The next meeting is September 15th. There is no cost to

STREATOR – Illinois American Water is celebrating a 14 year safety milestone achieved by the Streator District. Bernie Sebold, senior manager of Illinois American Water’s safety and health program, said “The Streator team have made safety their priority, and their efforts have prevented

STREATOR – Illinois American Water is celebrating a 14 year safety milestone achieved by the Streator District. Bernie Sebold, senior manager of Illinois American Water’s safety and health program, said “The Streator team have made safety their priority, and their efforts have prevented

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and local emergency managers, are encouraging Illinoisans to take time to prepare for potential emergencies at homes, at work, and in the community.  National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and

OTTAWA – Public health officials have identified the first probable case of monkeypox virus in a LaSalle County resident. The case is considered probable until confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Authorities are working to complete contact tracing for the case to

      NORTH UTICA – A small space in downtown Utica’s Bickerman Building will be home to a nano-brewery and taproom. Village of North Utica Trustees approved the special use permit from Dan Stash of Peru, to establish a one-barrel brewery, comparable to a brewpub in

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has joined the Operation Disrupt initiative aimed at preventing suicide by posting mental health crisis support information at Illinois State Parks. Signs displaying the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number and

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — United Airlines sees a market in whisking travelers to the airport in small, electric-powered air taxis. United said Thursday that it has invested $15 million in a startup manufacturer. It also signed what it calls a “conditional”

Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland at the age of 96.  “The queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The king and the queen consort will remain at Balmoral this