North Central Illinois Update

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pritzker announced that his administration is extending the individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to May 17. The Illinois Department of Revenue will continue to process tax refunds for those filing ahead of the deadline. The filing extension does not

MORRIS – A 35-year-old man from Gardner is dead after a two vehicle crash near the Will and Grundy County line on Saturday. Authorities say just before midnight John R. Inocencio was eastbound on Lorenzo Road when for unknown reasons he crossed the center line and was struck by a westbound

SPRINGFIELD – Grain handling and storage accidents injure hundreds across the midwest and have killed dozens every year, but the Illinois Department of Labor wants to try to prevent those tragedies with a week devoted to farm safety. Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week begins today with online

SPRINGFIELD -The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has launched a new user-friendly licensing, registration and reservation platform for outdoor enthusiasts interested in hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and camping. Prior users will simply need to log in as they’ve done in the

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College recently developed a certificate in Agricultural Studies to be offered this fall. The 16-credit certificate can be completed in as little as one year and leads directly to industry employment or advanced degrees. The certificate also provides a

MENDOTA – If you need assistance in installing a child safety seat or want to check to make sure yours is installed properly, the Mendota Police Department will be conducting a free drive-thru check at Schimmer Chevrolet Buick in Mendota this Saturday. They will have pre-packaged snacks and

MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department announced that they will be taking part in an initiative called the One Mind Campaign to help handle calls that involve mental illness. Chief Gregory Kellen made the decision to join the program because law enforcement engages with a number of

SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker received his COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday at a mass vaccination site in Springfield.  The Governor visited the Illinois National Guard and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health mass vaccination site at the Illinois State Fairgrounds and spoke

ROCKFORD – The body of a Mendota man who has been missing six months was found in Rockford over the weekend. Saturday afternoon Rockford Police reported finding a body in a wooded area near the 3600 block of Auburn Street. Authorities say the death did not appear to be suspicious and that

MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department are still looking into the whereabouts of a man they say has been missing since September 22nd. Authorities say that 33-year-old Wesley J. Shaver of Mendota was last seen around Rockford six months ago wearing an olive green hooded sweatshirt, grey/blue