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Livingston County, IL – Early Morning Truck Stop Shooting Hospitalizes One

Dwight, IL - An early morning altercation at the Love’s Truck Stop escalated into gunfire, leaving one individual hospitalized Thursday.  The Dwight Police Department reported that the incident occurred just...

Quack-tastic Rescue: Mokena Police Save Ducklings from a Sticky Situation at Meijer

Mokena, IL - A group of eight ducklings found themselves in a bit of a jam on Monday...

Suicidal Individual Found Safe After Late-Night Search in Kankakee County

Limestone, IL - Emergency teams successfully concluded a late-night search for a suicidal individual reported missing late Tuesday...

Manteno, IL – Kankakee County Awarded $2.9 Million IDOT Grant for Highway 9 Overhaul Ahead of EV Plant Opening

Manteno, IL - Kankakee County has been awarded a $2.9 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation...

Lockport Man, Felon, Charged with Attempted Murder in Reported Racially Modivated Shooting 

Lockport Township, IL - John P. Shadbar, 70, of Lockport Township, has been charged with attempted first degree...

Red Cross issues Emergency blood shortage following lowest donor turnout

WASHINGTON – The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood and platelet shortage. According to the organization, donors have reached their lowest levels of...

Efforts to reduce nutrient loss into waterways gains momentum

(The Center Square) – In an effort to reduce farm fertilizers from running off into waterways, a network of organizational stakeholders is continuing efforts...

Illinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will award more than $40 million in workforce training grants, focusing on communities hardest...

Sunny Hill Nursing Home residents and staff participate in annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

JOLIET – For the second time, the staff and residents of Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet have held a Walk to End Alzheimer’s,...

Christmas Tree Farmers positive despite Challenges

CHICAGO – Christmas tree farmers are feeling optimistic about this season despite several challenges facing the industry, including COVID-19 and recent climate events that further...

Infrastructure groups lead effort to build interest in engineering

(The Center Square) – In an effort to address a growing need for engineers in Illinois, several infrastructure groups have joined to create additional...
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