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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

OGLESBY – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded the city of Oglesby with a grant to upgrade Senica Square. Economic Development and Tourist Coordinator, Becky Clinard says the city received the maximum grant amount of $400,000 to transform the square into an outdoor plaza.

LASALLE – The city of LaSalle’s Development Director is encouraging local business owners that have exterior renovation projects in mind this year to apply for financial assistance. Katherine Koyak says the city’s redevelopment incentive program is a grant that helps finance

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police trained with new air boats on the Fox and Illinois Rivers, last weekend. Officers and Sergeants trained in operating the air boats on dry land, snow covered ice and transitional operations from ice to open water.

MCNABB – A standoff with law enforcement lasted seven hours after a man broke into a business armed with a machete in Putnam County on Tuesday. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, around 1:45 p.m. a call came in about a man allegedly entering a business in the 400 block