Hoopeston's 4-term mauor has died. Bill Crusinberry was 72 years old. He died at home Friday evening. He had been re-elected to a fourth term earlier this year but just announced two weeks ago he'd be stepping aside...
Four employees of the Cascades Egg Carton Manufacturing facility north of Brook, IN were transported to area hospitals after a fire broke out Sunday afternoon. Another employee refused medical treatment. The...
Where throughout Illinois do you travel? That’s what the Illinois Department of Transportation hopes to study with its annual traveler survey. The questionnaire can be found at IDOT.Illinois.gov now through Jan. 7. It asks...
Expired driver’s licenses and ID cards are now extended through the end of March. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office announced the extension from Jan. 1, 2022, to March 31, 2022. The extension does not apply to...
Increased school security is the norm today (Friday) following increased school threats across the country. Some local school administrators have joined districts around the nation in announcing plans to increase security.
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The Revitalizing Downtowns Act introduced in Congress would aim to enhance the future of once vibrant commercial and retail spaces. As more retailers try to recover from the pandemic, local economies are hurting. Some...
Ameren Illinois utility customers will be paying more money to heat their homes this winter. Bills will be increasing up to 45%, maybe more if those brutal temps settle in. The company reports natural-gas costs are up...
In the spirit of the Christmas season, victims of the Kentucky tornado last weekend won't be forgotten. The Watseka Family Festival committee has organized a Toy Drive for the Kids affected by the deadly tornado. ...
Illinois and Indiana State Police will be increasing patrols during this upcoming holiday season, part of a statewide crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving. Starting this week until January 1, troopers will be on...
