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Illinois Governor Signs Legislation to Allow Mobile Driver’s License and State ID

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation enabling Illinois residents to start using mobile driver's licenses and state IDs. Bill HB 4592 was sponsored by State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District-Chicago) and State Senator ...
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Residence Hall Move-In Begins for WIU

Residence Halls at Western Illinois University will open for all students to move-in beginning 8 a.m. Thursday, August 15th. Welcome Crew volunteers will be helping students move into their residence hall room from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, August 15th and ...
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Illinois Federation of Teachers Issued Statement Denouncing Layoffs at Western Illinois University

The President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) reacts to the layoffs of nearly 90 faculty and staff at Western Illinois University (WIU). President of IFT Dan Montgomery denounced the layoffs at Western Illinois University, led by Interim ...
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Rep. Fritts Offers Free Kool-Aid

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) invites constituents to celebrate National Kool-Aid Day with free Kool-Aid on Friday, August 16th. Staff will be handing out free Kool-Aid on the sidewalk in front of Rep. Fritts’ District Office, located at 101 ...
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Mobile Driver’s License & ID Legislation for Illinoisans Signed into Law

Legislation enabling Illinois residents to start using mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced. The bill is part of Giannoulias’ commitment to modernizing the office, ...
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MDH Welcomes Two Vice Presidents to the Administration Staff

McDonough District Hospital announced Courtney McCredie, MSN-ML, RN, joined the organization as its new Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, and it has removed the interim title and named Sherri Hitchcock as Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.  McCredie brings nearly 20 years of ...
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Step Ladder Tutoring Program Fall Tag Days Fundraiser on August 30th and 31st

Be on the lookout for volunteers at Wal-Mart and Sav-a-Lot fundraising for the Step Ladder Tutoring Program at the end of August. The Sunshine Community Services Center is holding its Fall Tag Days on Friday, August 30, 2024, and ...
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Watch The Wizard of Oz free Today at Wanee Theater at 2 PM

Free movie today at 2 PM at Wanee Theatre sponsored by Golnick-Schueneman Funeral home, The Curl Studio, and Wanee Theatre. It’s the 85th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz, come enjoy a free showing today, August 11th.
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Interstate 80 East Closed By Plank Road In LaSalle County for Fatal Accident Investigation

Interstate 80 eastbound is closed for a fatal traffic accident at Plank Road in Peru in LaSalle County.  Traffic is being diverted onto Plank Road (milepost 73). Motorists should expect delays.
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Why the fastest-growing place for young kids in the US is in the metro with the oldest residents

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — As one of the world’s largest retirement communities, The Villages in central Florida is known for its endless golf courses, having the oldest median age in the United States and its traffic-stopping golf-cart parades ...
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Sheriff Campbell will Retire following Shooting Death of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Deputy

The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Office deputy has captured attention nationwide. After repeatedly refusing to step down as sheriff, Sheriff Campbell now intends to retire no later than August 31, 2024. Sonya Massey ...
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Princeton City Council Meeting August 5, 2024

Watch the Princeton City Council Meeting from August 5, 2024
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