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CHICAGO (AP) — Fears of a coronavirus outbreak has prompted the cancellation of a trade show expected to attract about 60,000 people to Chicago’s McCormack Place convention center. The International Housewares Association announced Monday it is cancelling the trade-only event scheduled for

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would require the state’s prison system to formalize the process in which it receives complaints and comments from visitors and taxpayers. Sen. Laura Fine’s legislation would require the Illinois Department of

  MENDOTA- The Mendota Police Department welcomed a new addition to the department. Abram Yucus was sworn in after Monday’s City Council Meeting. Yucus will be finishing his training over the next few months, after which he will begin working under a mentor police officer in the Mendota

OGLESBY – Most residents in Oglesby that filed out a survey involving the proposed Senica Square project were against moving forward with plans. At Monday night’s city council meeting Comissioner James Curran went over the results of the nearly 360 surveys he received back from

OGLESBY – A man fell to his death at Starved Rock State Park Monday, according to officials. Illinois Conservation Police confirmed that a 26-year-old man allegedly attempted to commit suicide at Wildcat Canyon, falling 100 ft to his death. Utica emergency crews were called just before 3

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bobcat Season ended with a harvest of over 300 bobcats. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the 306 total harvest is the same as during the 2018-2019 season. Half of all kills were by either trapping or hunting Illinois’ only feline

UNDATED – Households will begin receiving official 2020 Census Bureau mail March 12 through the 20th. Contribution to the census can help communities get their proper funding and support. By April 1st, every home will receive an invitation to participate and encourage response via online,

SPRINGFIELD – State law enforcement organizations are joining forces to oppose efforts of the General Assembly to end cash bail. According to officials, there has been a renewed push in the General Assembly to follow other states that have recently eliminated cash bail. According to

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health confirms that a fourth Illinois patient has tested positive for COVID-19. According to officials, the individual is a woman in her 70s and is the spouse of the third case, a man in his 70s. This

PRINCETON – The city of Princeton is inviting residents to take advantage of a tree-planting program. You can beautify the city and help the environment by planting a city-approved tree and be reimbursed for it. Mayor Joe Quiram says after approval is received and the tree is planted,