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ROMEOVILLE – The American Red Cross welcomes Brian McDaniel as new executive Director of Illinois River Valley Chapter. Prior to joining the American Red Cross, McDaniel was Deputy Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer for Will County Treasurer’s office, where he worked closely with

PRINCETON – Two individuals were placed into custody Thursday after Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotic Agents allegedly located heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and cannabis in their vehicle. A Bureau County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped Vanessa M. Sissel, 41, of Princeton Thursday

MENDOTA –  Mendota Police Department took a report regarding the use of a fake $100 bill. The bills are made by “washing” $10 bills and reprinting them as $100 bills. There are two really easy and quick ways to detect these types of counterfeit bills. 1. Hold a bill up to a light and

DIXON – A Dixon Police Officer was presented with the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Medal of Valor award at the Illinois Sheriff’s Winter Conference in Peoria, Monday. Officer Mark Dallas was presented the award for his heroic actions on May 16th 2018, when an active shooter was

SYCAMORE – The President and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Dekalb County has been charged with embezzling funds from the organization. In a press release by the Sycamore Police Department, they say 37-year-old Anthony D. Cvek of Sycamore was charged with

PERU – Hazardous weather is expected for portions of north central and northeast Illinois, according to the national weather service. A flood warning continues for the Illinois River affecting, LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam County. Excessive cold risks will remain in effect for tonight into

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Republican Party announced their opposition to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s minimum wage plan, citing huge cost to taxpayers and small business.  State Senator’s Sue Rezin and Joe Barickman raised concerns over the Senate Vote on Senate Bill 1, that would raise

OGLESBY – The lower parking areas at Starved Rock State Park will be closed starting Friday, through the weekend due to rising waters along the Illinois River. According to Illinois Department of Natural Resources Coordinator Lisa Sons, waters are projected to reach 24.9′ as of

MORRIS – Morris Hospitals and Health Care centers is implementing a temporary visitors restriction, effective immediately. The recommendation stems from the Illinois Department of Public Health in response to state influenza activity level, which is currently widespread. According to a

NEW YORK (AP) — A veterinarian who surgically implanted liquid heroin in puppies on behalf of Colombian drug traffickers was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday. One of the puppies went on to become a drug-detection dog named Heroina. The sentence for Andres Lopez Elorez was announced in