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President Biden talks inflation and farming in Illinois 

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden traveled to Illinois Wednesday on what could have been a damage control trip as inflation cripples Americans' pocketbooks.   The president visited a farm...

State designates funds for Illinoisans behind on water bills

(The Center Square) – Illinoisans in danger of having their water shut off have more funds to help. The...

Mall-O-Ween returns to Northfield Square Mall

BRADLEY - Mall-O-Ween is returning once again to Northfield Square Mall this Halloween. The annual event sponsored by mall...

New bill in Illinois will give students up to five “mental health days”

KANKAKEE – Students in Illinois will soon be allowed to exercise up to five mental health days as...

St. Anne CCSD #256 bows to mask compliance after being placed on probation by ISBE

ST ANNE – Students in St. Anne will once again be asked to wear masks after St. Anne...

$1.3 million counterfeit cash seized by CBP Officers Monday, headed to Joliet business

JOLIET – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a package Monday at the Chicago International Mail Facility coming from the Ukraine with over...

COVID-19 surges: ‘We are in for a rough ride for the next 3 months’

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans should stay home as much as possible, wear face coverings and rethink their Thanksgiving plans as hospitalizations...

Local schools preparing students in case everyone is sent home

WATSEKA – Watseka schools are preparing for an anticipate closure.  A letter was sent home to parents at Iroquois County CUSD 9 Friday evening...

Pritzker extends eviction moratorium; secretary of state to close driver facilities

By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As the state once again reported a one-day high for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. JB Pritzker announced...

Some communities cancel Holiday Parades while Bradley, Watseka push on

BRADLEY – Holiday parades in Milford and Paxton have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising record numbers statewide. Paxton, Milford...

Chicago man dies after wrong-way head-on crash at Route 45/52 near Manteno

MANTENO – A man is dead after a head-on collision on Route 45/52 near Manteno.  According to reports, the crash happened around 9:44 pm Thursday...
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