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Illinois Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign as Construction Season Spurs Rise in Crashes

Spring brings a surge in road construction across Illinois, prompting the Illinois Department of Transportation and partners to launch their “Safe Actions Save Lives” campaign for National Work Zone Awareness Week. With Governor Pritzker proclaiming April 20-24 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, officials ...
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Residential Structure Fire in Sterling Involved Numerous Agencies

Whiteside County Dispatch received multiple calls of a reported garage fire. Initial dispatched departments were Sterling Fire, Rock Falls Fire, CGH EMS and Sterling Police. Initial fire department responders arrived to find a well involved fire in an unattached garage. There were exposures on both ...
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Morrison Water Tower to Undergo Scheduled Maintenance

The City of Morrison announces that its municipal water tower will be temporarily taken out of service beginning May 1st, to allow for scheduled interior tank maintenance. This work is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-quality water ...
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Illinois Launches $8.9 Million State Police Canine Training Facility Upgrade

Illinois is investing $8.9 million in a new State Police canine training complex, marking the first major upgrade in decades. The groundbreaking includes a canine training complex, including a new administrative building, expanded classroom facilities, and a kennel for up to 20 dogs. Canine ...
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Chesney Applauds End of Controversial Deer Sharpshooting Program

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is welcoming the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ decision to end its controversial deer sharpshooting program, a policy he has criticized for years. “After years of frustration from hunters and landowners, IDNR is finally pulling the plug on a program ...
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Illinois Senate Republicans Propose Tax Relief and Preschool Credits to Support Working Families

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a new legislative package targeting the economic challenges facing working families across the state. The proposals eliminate state sales taxes on prescription medications and diapers and also create tax credits designed to help families afford preschool and support early ...
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Former Conductor Returns for Clinton Symphony Concert

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s former music director and conductor has been invited back for a “farewell” concert this weekend, closing the orchestra’s 72nd season. Brian Dollinger, who served with the orchestra from 2007 through 2025, will conduct the final concert of the present season at 7:30 ...
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Whiteside County Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

A  bat that was found inside a residence in Rock Falls, Illinois and sent to the Illinois Department of Public Health by Whiteside County Animal Control, has tested POSITIVE for rabies. MAKE SURE YOUR CAT OR DOG ARE VACCINATED Rabies is most often found in wild ...
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Illinois Unveils Highway Memorial Signs Honoring Fallen State Police Officers

Illinois is set to honor every State Police officer killed in the line of duty with new uniform memorial signs along its highways. The initiative, announced by state officials on Illinois Trooper Day, ensures all 73 fallen officers since 1922 are recognized, including Trooper ...
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Illinois Advances Statewide Rules for High Speed Electric Bikes and Micromobility Devices

Illinois lawmakers have taken a major step toward safer streets with a new measure regulating high-speed e-bikes, e-motos, and electric micromobility devices. The initiative, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, aims to create statewide rules for electric vehicles capable of exceeding 28 miles ...
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Congressman Sorensen Urges Army to Halt Rock Island Arsenal Job Relocations

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) pressed Army leadership at a House Armed Services Committee Readiness Subcommittee hearing about the relocation of jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal. The hearing provided an opportunity for Congressman Sorensen to share the stories and concerns he has ...
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Illinois Senator Urges Action to Save Independent Pharmacies Amid Medicaid Reimbursement Failures

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. is sounding the alarm on what he describes as persistent failures within the state’s Medicaid system, threatening the survival of independent pharmacies. A state audit in May 2023 revealed more than $100 million in annual discrepancies between what ...
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