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Cedar Lake Woman Seriously Injured in Late Tuesday Night Crash in Center Township

Cedar Lake, IN - A Cedar Lake woman sustained serious injuries after her SUV collided with a tree late Thursday night.  According to Lake County Sheriff’s reports the incident occurred...

Kankakee, IL – Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Offering Cocaine at Gas Station

Kankakee, IL - Early morning customers at a Kankakee gas station were confronted with an unusual offer yesterday...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Multiple Areas in Watseka, Illinois

Watseka, IL - Residents in Watseka are advised of a boil order affecting multiple areas across the city....

Champaign, IL – Community Alert: Scam Calls Falsely Claiming Sheriff’s Office Association

Champaign, IL - The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is issuing a strong warning to the public about a...

Hypothermia, Alcohol Implicated in University of Illinois Student’s Accidental Death

URBANA, Illinois – The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) has concluded its investigation into the Jan. 20...

Pritzker has ‘no plans’ for added mitigations; ‘local control’ is focus of new school guidelines

SPRINGFIELD – The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the state’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools. For school districts,...

Governor signs “Hayli’s Law” spearheaded by Senator Joyce

KANKAKEE – A measure sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a...

Fireworks in Garbage found at fault for Fourth of July fire in Frankfort

FRANKFORT - Used fireworks were at the heart of a fire early Sunday. According To Frankfort Fire Protection District officials, the fire broke out just...

Signs point to alternative-fuel options for Illinois drivers

By Kyle Kimball | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – As Illinoisans hit the road for summer travel, they can except to see...

Joyce to host free community shred and drug take-back event July 22

PARK FOREST – Residents can safely dispose of sensitive personal documents and unused prescription drugs at a free community event hosted by State Senator Patrick...

Thousands at Risk Due to Unknown Levels of Contamination in Wells Across the State

CHAMPAIGN -- Today, Prairie Rivers Network released a new report titled, “What’s in Your Well: The Hidden Dangers of Nitrates in Rural Drinking Water”...
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