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Halpin: We Cannot Leave Western Illinois Behind

State Senator Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget: “Voting against this budget was a tough choice. There are portions of this budget that are admirable: a fulfilled pension commitment, more money for MAP ...
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Around the Farm Art Exhibit Opens June 6th at The Coliseum Museum

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL is pleased to announce the opening of the Around the Farm Art Exhibit featuring 34 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from June 6 – July 12. The art exhibit of 68 individual art pieces ...
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Wildfire Smoke May Drift into Northern Illinois

Smoke and hazy skies are expected to linger in Illinois into the weekend from Canadian wildfires. The province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires. Northern Illinois will be most impacted by the smoke. Officials said conditions won’t ...
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State Representative Kyle Moore: Families Can’t Wait for Democrat Task Force Results…They Need Help Now.

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted House Joint Resolution 40 Thursday night….a resolution that establishes the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost of Living Task Force to assess the feasibility of implementing policies focused on reducing the cost of living and enhancing the economic ...
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McCombie Fire Legislation Earns Support in Both Chambers

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) recently passed a measure to expand the eligibility of Fire Chief license plates to include Mutual Aid Box Alarm Systems (MABAS) chiefs and allow trained and authorized MABAS chiefs to use red or white lights, sirens, and warning ...
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30th Relay for Life of The Sauk Valley

Betty and Cheryl joined us to talk about The Relay For Life event,  approaching in just two weeks, scheduled for Saturday, June 14th at the Westwood Sports Complex I, Building 3, in Sterling. Festivities begin at 5 p.m., but survivors are invited to start ...
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Memorial Medical Clinics Local School Sports Physicals

Memorial Medical Clinics will host a series of walk-in sports physical clinics throughout the summer to help student-athletes prepare for the upcoming school year. Physicals are available for just $10, and all proceeds will be donated back to the athletic department of the student’s ...
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Third Graders Meet Their Pen Pals at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation

 Mrs. Megan Modglin’s third grade class from Morrison’s Northside school, brought smiles and warm hearts to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison on Monday, May 19th, as they met their pen pals—residents of the facility—with whom they had been corresponding throughout the school year. The ...
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Tracy Addresses Solar/Wind Energy Concerns and Complaints

State Senator Jil Tracy is pushing for renewed local control in deciding where solar and wind energy projects can be built. Tracy, representing Quincy, says that while renewable energy is vital, decisions shouldn’t be rushed or forced on communities.She’s backing Senate Bill 1457, which ...
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City of Dixon Announces Next Chief of Police

Sergeant Ryan Bivins has been named the new Chief of Police for Dixon, following a rigorous, month-long selection process. Two strong internal candidates, Bivins and Sergeant Aaron Simonton, competed for the position, each developing thorough Management Action Plans and facing a comprehensive series of ...
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Rep. Fritts Announces June Summer Tour Events

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has officially announced his 2025 Summer Tour events for June.The tour consists of coffee & conversation events and town halls held on most Wednesdays from June 4th to August 27th. Coffee & conversation events will all be held at ...
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Sterling Police are Requesting Help From the Public Following Traffic Crash

Sterling Police are investigating an early morning traffic accident at the intersection of 1st Avenue and East 4th Street. Shortly before 7:00 AM Saturday, a White Nissan SUV collided with an Orange and White box truck, resulting in injuries.Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed ...
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