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Fond du Lac County, WI Fire Friday: Homes Damaged, Families Evacuated

Fond du Lac County, WI – Multiple families were displaced Friday after a fast-moving fire damaged several structures in the Village of North Fond...

Peoria, IL Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves 2 Dead Friday Night

Peoria, IL – Two people are dead following an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Peoria after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance. According to...

Illinois Ranked High-Performance State for Emergency Readiness 2026

Springfield, IL – Illinois has been elevated to a top-tier ranking for emergency preparedness in a newly released national report, marking a significant improvement...

Kane County, IL No Charges Filed in Aurora Police Shooting

Aurora, IL – Prosecutors announced Friday that no criminal charges will be filed against Aurora police officers involved in the 2025 fatal shooting of...

Kankakee County Healthcare: St. Mary Hospital Avoids Coverage Cut, Remains in BCBSIL Network

Kankakee, IL – Patients in Kankakee County will continue to have in-network access to care at Ascension Saint Mary – Kankakee after a new...

Springfield, IL Update: Cancer Action Day Draws Statewide Advocates

Springfield, IL – Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across Illinois gathered at the State Capitol this week, urging lawmakers to take stronger action...