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CHICAGO – State wide and local gas prices have seen a hike of nearly 30 cents more per gallon compared to last month. According to the American Automobile Association, gas prices for Illinois average at $2.45 per gallon compared to $2.17 per gallon, a nearly 30 cent increase. Local gas

OTTAWA – Former LaSalle County Clerk JoAnn Carretto died Sunday. Carretto worked for LaSalle County for 39 years, running for County Clerk in 2006. Carretto served as County Clerk for 12 years and resigned in December of last year. LaSalle County Clerk Lori Bongartz says, “Carretto

MENDOTA – The crowd was energetic as over 250 participants braved the icy waters of Lake Mendota to raise money for Special Olympics of Illinois.   Teams adorned costumes and jumped in groups into the water, which was around 28 degrees.   The weather wasn’t that much better, as the

YORKVILLE – A body was discovered near the Fox River, after kayakers came upon what they believed was a dead body in the river. According to Kendall County Sheriffs on Friday after 5 p.m.  a deceased individual was allegedly located near the Fox River. Authorities are working with the

TOWANDA – Two are in custody after a traffic stop made by the Illinois State Police Thursday led to the discovery of over 100 lbs of purported cocaine. A Trooper from the Statewide Criminal Patrol Team stopped a truck tractor-semi trailer on I-55 near Towanda to conduct a safety inspection.

OGLESBY – Starved Rock State Park officials have announced that the lower parking lots of the Visitor Center and boat ramp area will remain closed throughout the weekend due to flooding and ice. The Overflow Parking Lot will be open. The Lodge, Trailheads Concessions and the Visitor Center

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sue Rezin gave her reactions to Gov. Prizkers budget address, Wednesday. Sen. Rezin says she’s apprehensive of some of the ideas Gov. Prizker has proposed. Most concerning is the potential for increased taxes. In his budget address to the general assembly,

OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock gave his reactions to Gov. J.B Pritzker’s budget address, Wednesday. Rep. Yednock says digging our state out of the financial mess left by former governors will take tough decisions and work from both parties to find solutions that put middle-class

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Coalition for Better Mental Health Care is teaming with legislators to push for new mental health funding and reform. House Bill 2486 and Senate Bill 1763, filed by state Rep. Deb Conroy and state Sen. Heather Steans would steadily increase state investment in