Local Headlines

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health has launched an online portal to track the vaccination rates for residents and staff of long term care facilities statewide. On Wednesday Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that by early October all staff at state run facilities will be

PRINCETON- The Princeton Police Department announced Thursday the retirement of K9 Roy.  Roy, twelve-year-old 75-pound Belgian Malinois was born in Holland.  He, along with his handler Officer Joel Drozda, graduated from Controlled FORCE as a dual-purpose Police K9 Team in 2013.  During his

DIXON – A Lee County woman who was convicted of wire fraud after allegedly embezzling over $50 million from the city of Dixon has been released from prison.   Authorities confirmed that Rita Crundwell was released Wednesday from the Federal Corrections Institution in Pekin.  Crundwell

CHICAGO- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that staff of state ran long term care facilities will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.  The Governor noted that those being cared for in those settings are vaccinated at rates above 95%, however, he was disappointed in the

CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that all students and staff will have to wear masks as classes are set to resume in the fall.  The mandate comes in the wake of the growing spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.   The Governor said more younger unvaccinated

OGLESBY – The Oglesby City Council modified parking restrictions to some streets on Monday. A resolution changed streets originally designated as no parking on both sides to just one side. Portions of Jones Ave, Florence Ave, School Ave, Morris St, Jordan St, Lehigh Ave and Prospect St.

DEKALB – Two pre-teens were arrested in DeKalb after allegedly spraying employees of a retail store with pepper spray on Sunday. The DeKalb Police Department say they were called to a business in the 2300 block of Sycamore Road around 3:30 PM for a report of disorderly juveniles who refused

MENDOTA – The city of Mendota will be accepting bids for some property they own around the community. On Monday the Mendota City Council approved moving forward with offering up for sale 1107 3rd Ave, 1402 Lincoln Ave, 905 6th Ave and 1209 to 1211 Washington Street. Bids for the properties