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Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Labor Day travel

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. The public can expect delays ...
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Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

As we bid farewell to summer, Illinois is ramping up efforts to curb impaired driving through the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. This initiative, backed by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police alongside over 200 local law enforcement agencies, ...
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Illinois State Flag Up for Possible Replacement

The Illinois Flag Commission will soon begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said a new law created the commission with a goal of developing new state flag designs to determine if one of them should replace ...
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Water Distribution Upgrade in Rock Falls

Residents in Rock Falls, take note: on Thursday, August 29th, starting at 7:00 a.m., a critical upgrade to the water distribution system will commence at the intersection of Avenue A and East 6th Street. This essential work, conducted by Martin Excavation alongside the Water Department, ...
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Murder Suspect has Trail Date Set

In Sterling, a significant legal case unfolds as Robert A. Ager, 40, faces charges. On August 11th, Roy S. Chavez, 41, was discovered critically injured in his vehicle at CGH Medical Center's parking lot after being stabbed multiple times. Ager, who pleaded not guilty to ...
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Illinois Veterans’ Homes Manage Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Rising COVID-19 cases at Illinois Veterans’ Homes in LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy have prompted an enhanced response from health officials, as 36 individuals—consisting of both veterans and staff—have tested positive. Despite the uptick, symptoms remain mostly mild. IDVA Director Terry emphasized the continuous vigilance ...
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Fall 2024 Grazing Schools

The Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition (ILGLC) is excited to announce two upcoming grazing schools in September 2024. The first school will take place in Macomb, IL on September 6th and 7th, and the second school will be held in Creal Springs, IL on September ...
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WIU Corbin/Olson Commons, Union Being Used as Cooling Centers

Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity that will affect the region this week, Western Illinois University's Corbin/Olson commons and University Union are designated as cooling centers for area residents. Corbin and Olson commons will be open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for anyone ...
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Illinois Gas Prices Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Gasoline prices continue to fall in Illinois. According to AAA Illinois, the average price of a gallon of gas in Illinois is $3.68, about 36 cents lower than a month ago. The cheapest gas is in Effingham County at $3.04 a gallon, while the ...
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Polo Police Report for Tuesday August 27th

In a flurry of law enforcement activity in Polo over the past few days, authorities issued multiple citations and made several arrests. Logan Linker faced a citation for litter accumulation, while both Theresa M. Robertson and Joel Andrews were cited for issues ranging from ...
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School Tax Credit

As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns. The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time ...
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Schuyler Co Sheriff Bill Redshaw Reports The Following Activity

In Schuyler County this past week, law enforcement reported numerous traffic incidents and violations, emphasizing the risks on local roads. Key among these were multiple collisions with deer, highlighting a surge in wildlife encounters that may pose hazards to drivers. Notably, on different occasions, ...
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