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Illinois Declared Free of H5N1 Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle as Vigilance Continues

Illinois has been declared free of H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle by the United States Department of Agriculture. This achievement comes after collaboration between state agencies, local farms, and agricultural organizations to protect the state’s vital dairy supply. While the threat to dairy ...
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Illinois Seniors Can Get Free Help Choosing the Best Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment

Illinois residents on Medicare are being encouraged to take advantage of free assistance as Open Enrollment gets underway. The Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program offers impartial counseling, both in person and online, to help people compare and review their Medicare options. ...
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Illinois Deer Hunters to Receive Automated Test Results for Chronic Wasting Disease

Deer hunters in Illinois will see changes next season as the Department of Natural Resources rolls out an automated notification system for chronic wasting disease test results. Beginning with the 2025-2026 season, hunters who submit contact information will get updates via text and email, ...
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Illinois Urges Insurance Relief for Policyholders Affected by Federal Shutdown

The Illinois Department of Insurance is calling on insurance providers to offer relief to policyholders impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Regulators are encouraging companies to postpone policy cancellations for customers who miss premium payments due to financial strain. In addition, the department ...
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Nominations Open for 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in Illinois

Young Illinois leaders making a difference in their communities are now eligible for the 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The Secretary of State’s office invites nominations for Illinois residents between 18 and 25 who have shown outstanding civic engagement and advocacy for civil ...
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Illinois SNAP Benefits at Risk for Nearly 2 Million Residents Amid Government Shutdown

Nearly 2 million Illinois residents relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—better known as SNAP—could lose essential food benefits starting November 1, 2025. New data shows the program’s profound impact: 37% of these households include older adults, 45% have children, and 44% support at ...
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3rd Annual Book Fair at The Coliseum Museum

Book lovers and aspiring writers will have something special to look forward to this fall. The third annual Book Fair returns to the Coliseum Museum in downtown Oregon, Illinois, on November 8. Organizers are inviting authors to secure their spot at the event now, ...
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House Minority Leader Tony McCombie – Time to put Illinois first

Illinois lawmakers adjourned day number three of the fall veto session after spending only 40 minutes on the House floor Thursday morning and no substantial action taking place. That follows Wednesday’s floor action where House Democrats spent time presenting a number of House resolutions which ...
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Round Grove Road To Close at Union Pacific Railroad for Maintenance

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that Round Grove Road will be closed at the Union Pacific railroad in Whiteside County on Wednesday, Oct.ober 22nd. The crossing is 4 miles east of Morrison.  The railroad will raise the south track through the crossing and ...
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Rail Crossing Upgrades for Carroll County

On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved funds to improve public safety at three highway-rail crossings in Carroll County. New automatic flashing lights with gates will be installed at the Riverview Circle highway-grade crossing (AAR/DOT #069428D) near Thomson, and the Doty Road (AAR/DOT #069432T) ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column: A Prison Sentence Isn’t Enough to End Springfield’s Culture of Corruption

On October 13th, former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, now also known as Inmate #90368-509, reported to federal prison to begin a 7.5-year sentence after being convicted on 10 counts of public corruption. His incarceration marks a long-overdue moment of justice. However, ...
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ATV Strikes Deer Near Fenton

The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal single-vehicle ATV crash on Mellotts Road, west of Fenton. Preliminary investigation indicates that a Polaris Sportsman ATV, operated by Larry D. Hill, 63, was traveling westbound on Mellotts Road when it struck a deer, causing the ...
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