Pritzker order aims to end subminimum wage for disabled people in state contracts
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday that would prevent companies contracting with the state from paying disabled workers at less...
Arrests in connection with Body found in Gas Tanker in Iroquois County
IROQUOIS COUNTY – Multiple arrests have been with the death of a man whose body was found inside a Gas Tanker near Buckley on...
Bus driver shortage has some rethinking how to get kids to school
(The Center Square) – The wheels on the bus aren’t going round and round in some districts nearly enough, leading some to look at...
Joliet Fire Department lands nearly $600,000 Federal Grant
JOLIET – Firefighters will be getting an additional $593,163 dollars to purchase a new self-contained breathing apparatus.
“Firefighters are called upon day after day to...
Study shows effect of COVID-19 pandemic on police departments
(The Center Square) – A study shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected police departments around Illinois and will continue to for years to come.
The Western...
Wilmington Teen believed to be in danger found in Iowa
WILMINGTON – A teen believed to be missing since Sunday afternoon has been found in Iowa.
According to Wilmington Police, 17-year-old Jacob McKenzie was located...
