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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House is poised to consider a $42.64 billion operating budget for next year, a 6.8% increase over current spending. And it’s heavily reliant on federal assistance. The governor’s stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic left shops

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois General Assembly has approved language that explains the pros and cons of adding a graduated rate to the income tax system.The House on Friday adopted a joint resolution that provides for information to go to voters before the Nov. 3 election. It received a

STREATOR- A purse was reportedly taken from a vehicle on Thursday.   The Streator Police Department say they were called to the 200 block of East Kent Street around 10 AM.   The value of the contents of the purse were not disclosed and anyone with any information is asked to contact the

OTTAWA – In observance of Lyme Disease Awareness month, the LaSalle County Health Department reminds everyone to be mindful of ticks and the diseases they could cause.  There were 7 cases of Lyme disease confirmed in the county in 2019, up from recent lows of 2 cases in 2016 and 2017. The risk

SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Employment Security said Friday that they have begun contacting everyone who reportedly had their details leaked due to a glitch on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance website.   Authorities say the sensitive information that included names, social

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security yesterday released new statewide data showing the department received over 70,000 new claims for unemployment last week. They say they have processed 1.2 million claims for unemployment benefits since March 1st, 12 times the number