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Illinois Treasurer Sets Record with Unprecedented Return of Unclaimed Funds

In 2024, the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, led by Michael Frerichs, returned nearly $299 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners, setting a new state record. This includes $260.6 million in cash and $38 million in securities. The average amount of a claim ...
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Revolutionizing Senior Driver Policies in Illinois

In a notable shift in driver safety legislation, Illinois is proposing changes to its driving test requirements for seniors. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, spurred by data and advocacy from AARP Illinois, suggests raising the age for mandatory behind-the-wheel tests from 79 to 87. ...
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Fire Knocked Down Quickly at Dixon Residence

A swift response from local fire services prevented a potential disaster at a Dixon residence on Sproul Street. The Dixon City Fire Department, alongside the Dixon Rural Fire Department and police, responded to a fire that ignited in a bathroom light and vent fan. The ...
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Illinois Embraces Digital IDs with Apples Wallet Integration

Illinois is set to enhance convenience and security for its residents by introducing driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet. Announced by Secretary Alexi Giannoulias, this initiative, enabled by recent legislation, aims for a launch by year's end. Illinoisans will be able to ...
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Illinois Residents Urged to Secure Affordable Health Coverage Before Enrollment Deadline January 15th

Residents of Illinois are reminded that the Open Enrollment period for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace concludes on Wednesday, January 15th. Director Morgan Winters urges those without insurance to apply by midnight for coverage starting February 1st. Financial assistance and plans for ...
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Report of Potential Explosive Devices at Sterling Walmart on Monday

In a tense situation at Walmart in Sterling, a potential threat triggered a major police response. On January 13th, around 1:20 PM, Sterling Police were alerted to a possible bomb in a vehicle parked at the store. Credible threats made by the vehicle's owner, ...
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Hog Country Radio Network Welcomes Rise Up Country

Hog Country Radio Network Welcomes Rise Up Country 10 AM–Noon Sundays Starting This Weekend Regional Media’s Hog Country Radio Network is excited to announce the addition of Rise Up Country, a faith-driven, uplifting radio program hosted by John Ritter. Starting this Sunday, listeners can tune in ...
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Black Hawk College East Campus Honors List for Fall 2024

Black Hawk College – East Campus (Galva/Kewanee) Fall 2024 Honors Lists (All towns are in Illinois unless otherwise noted) High Honors – GPA 3.75 to 4.00 for the semester Aledo Elsie Cook, Molly Dixon, Alivia Gillespie, Mason Gray, Jersey Hajostek, Grace Lloyd, Sarah Lloyd, Madelyn McCrory, ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column

Following the November presidential election, Governor JB Pritzker announced that he and his allies would “Trump-Proof” Illinois before Donald Trump’s January 20th inauguration as our 47th President. They wasted no time calling legislators back to the Capitol for a “lame-duck” session. While in Springfield for ...
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Whiteside Forum Returns January 26th

Dr. Ulf Jonas Björk will speak to The Whiteside Forum on Sunday January 26th, in Morrison, on the topic of "Scandinavian Cultural Highlights and the Secret to Happiness." Professor Björk is the visiting professor of Scandinavian Studies at Augustana College in Rock Island.  The ...
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Peaceful Result in Rock Falls Shooting Report

On Saturday, January 11th, at approximately 10:53am, Rock Falls Police responded to the 500 block of 2nd Avenue for a report of a person who had fired a handgun in the backyard of a residence. Rock Falls officers, along with officers from the Sterling ...
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Illinois Broadens Medical Cannabis Eligibility to Address Womens Health Conditions

The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment to include endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. This marks the first expansion since 2019, bringing the total number of treatable conditions to 56. ...
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