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Illinois Lifeline Program Offers Discounted Phone and Internet for Low Income Residents

Illinois residents may soon see more support for affordable internet and phone services. The Illinois Commerce Commission is teaming up with Governor JB Pritzker, alongside key national organizations and regulators, to spotlight Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week from September 7 to 13, 2025. ...
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Gold Scam Moving Through Some Communities

The Dixon Police Department has been made aware of an increasing number of scams in local communities and wanted to pass the information on to our community.The focus of the trending scam is selling fake gold. Subjects have been setting up in business parking ...
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Illinois Fire Departments Can Apply for$6 Million Equipment Grant Program

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has unveiled six million dollars in available funding through the Small Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments and ambulance services statewide have the opportunity to apply for grants up to twenty-six thousand dollars to bolster their equipment ...
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Illinois Health Insurance Rates Set to Rise Nearly 29 Percent in 2026

Illinois residents buying health insurance through the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace will see a significant jump in premiums next year. The Department of Insurance has announced a statewide average increase of 28.8 percent for individual plans in 2026. Officials say this spike is mainly ...
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Memorial Bench Honoring Deputy Gordie Millerschone Presented

Linda Millerschone and Sheriff John F. Booker  The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office is honored to announce the dedication of a memorial bench in honor of retired Deputy Gordie Millerschone. The bench has been placed at the front entrance of the Whiteside County Courthouse, where Deputy ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney’s Column: Why Won’t Governor Pritzker Make Illinois Safe Again?

The City of Chicago continues to hold the grim title of “Murder Capital of the United States.” According to 2024 data from the nation’s 75 largest cities, Chicago ranks number one in total homicides, with 573 murders. Shockingly, this marks the 13th consecutive year that Chicago has ...
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Community Fall Garage Sales September 19 – 21, 2025

Hey bargain hunters and treasure seekers! The Rock Falls and Sterling Community Fall Garage Sales are back September 19th to 21st! Now's your chance to declutter, discover hidden gems, and connect with neighbors across the Sauk Valley. Maps of all participating sales will be ...
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Illinois Launches Free Webinar Series to Help IT Vendors Navigate State Contracting Requirements

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology’s Office of Supplier Diversity, alongside the IT Procurement Office, is launching a new educational initiative aimed at IT vendors. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM, the event aims to inform current and ...
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Monarch Youth Center Opens in Lincoln Advancing Rehabilitation and Community Growth

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice has inaugurated the Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln, marking a significant step forward in youth rehabilitation. The facility accommodates up to 30 residents and provides comprehensive services, including educational programs, mental health support, and vocational training aimed at ...
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Illinois Awards Over 40 Million to Improve Drinking Water Safety in Small Communities

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has allocated more than $40 million to assist small and disadvantaged communities in tackling contaminants found in drinking water supplies. The funding focuses on the removal of PFAS chemicals and manganese, substances that pose health risks. Communities receiving the ...
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Illinois Celebrates 60 Years of Lifesaving Newborn Screening Program

The Illinois Department of Public Health is commemorating six decades of newborn screening, a program that now covers over 50 conditions. More than 100,000 newborns in Illinois undergo this essential testing each year. The initiative’s early detection efforts help ensure infants receive crucial diagnoses ...
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Juried Art Exhibit Winners Announced

Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 17th annual Juried Art Exhibit featured nearly 100 pieces of artwork from more than 50 adult and student artists. Joe Milosevich, an award-winning artist from Crest Hill, was this year’s judge. Milosevich chose the following pieces as winners in this year’s exhibit:...
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