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HUNTLEY, Ill. (AP) — The milk giant Dean Foods is closing one of its Illinois facilities this year. The Texas-based corporation’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act letter says 131 people will lose their jobs when the Huntley dairy plant and office close in September. The

HENNEPIN – After a second day of jury selection in the Clifford Andersen trial, a full panel of jurors has been selected at the Putnam County Courthouse.  Clifford Andersen is charged with murder and concealment of homicide in the death of his sister in law Deborah Dewey.  A total of 14

DIXON, Ill. (AP) — Federal officials say human error was the cause of a Lee County natural gas pipeline explosion last year that killed two men and left two others seriously injured. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration says

PERU – Officials have announced that Splash Field in Peru will be closed on Tuesday, July 10th for maintenance. After feedback was received from the community, the hours have been expanded to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The water attraction installed in Washington Park was funded in part by

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public after a man attempted to stop a motorist impersonating a police officer. Officials say the incident happened Saturday in rural Bloomington. The suspect was seen driving a black sedan with blue lights in the

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — A towering oak tree has been cut down after a huge branch fell and killed two men watching a fireworks show.  Sixty-one-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island and 72-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline were killed July 3 outside the county courthouse in Rock

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The city of Rockford is seeking $55,000 in legal costs from three men who lost lawsuits after they were acquitted of murder during a second trial. Lumont Johnson, Anthony Ross and Tyjuan Anderson spent more than 12 years in prison before they were granted a second trial in

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The mayor of Bloomington is dropping plans for an ordinance that would recognize the importance of local immigrants. Mayor Tari Renner released a statement hours before a special meeting Monday, saying there isn’t enough support in city council. He canceled the

PERU – The City of Peru met Monday to discuss finances, property purchases and a multi-jurisdiction facility. The city announced that retail sales are booming in the area. Over 6 million dollars in sales tax has been accounted for due to frequent shopping. The council also approved the

HENNEPIN – Jury selection began in the Clifford Andersen trial in Hennepin, Monday. Eight people were seated and six more are yet to be selected. Andersen is charged with murder and concealment of homicide in the death of his sister-in-law Deborah Dewey. The Judge believes that the