The City of Watseka needs incentives to draw more people. There’s a need for jobs and businesses to attract people here. And some believe a strategic plan needs to be in place.
Some of the comments aldermanic candidates delivered...
To honor the life of fallen Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, State Representative Jackie Haas is working to name the 315 overpass on I-57 the “Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway.” Haas has introduced House...
Seven aldermanic candidates on the April 4 ballot have been invited to a candidates forum in Watseka this (Thursday) evening. Questions will be presented to the contested-candidates in Wards 1 and 4. Scott Muench and Chris...
Illinois House Republicans say several reforms are needed to make the state more business friendly. The GOP members says they have had several bills over the years that would help attract and keep jobs in Illinois...
The Illinois House approved a plan Wednesday which allows college students to receive academic credit for serving as election judges. Sponsors hope the legislation will help election officials address the constant shortage of...
The USDA recently recognized the top crop producing counties in the country. And Iroquois County ranked among the best in both corn and soybean production. Now, the Iroquois County Board wants the state officials to take...
Stomach flu cases are on the rise in Illinois, some severe enough to send people to the hospital. While most norovirus cases typically occur between November and April in a given year, cases in the Midwest have spiked...
A Tuesday morning fire destroyed a garage in Bourbonnais. Bourbonnais Fire Chief Jim Keener said damage was pegged at $20,000. The one-car, detached structure was at Jordan Drive. Damage also reported at two nearby homes. No one...
The Illinois Supreme Court took arguments over the state’s suspended no-cash bail law under advisement after oral arguments were presented Tuesday in Springfield. Under questioning from Illinois Supreme Court Chief...
The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the state's unemployment rate is down. The January 2023 rate was at 4.5 percent. In 2022, the rate was at 4.8 percent. The December 2022 rate was at 4.6 percent. The...
