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Legislation Protecting Firefighters from Harmful Chemicals Given House Approval

The Illinois House approved legislation Thursday dealing with PFAs found in firefighting gear.  According to the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, this legislation is needed so firefighters don’t get cancer and die from the PFAS added to the gear that’s supposed to be protecting ...
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Freeport Road Resurfacing Resumes

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction will resume on Freeport Road in Ogle and Whiteside counties today, Monday, April 14th. The work zone is from East Lynn Boulevard in Sterling to West Sterling Road south of Polo. Work will patch, ...
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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Four Additional Illinois Counties

Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, has been detected in Putnam, Marshall, Adams, and Peoria counties, expanding the geographic presence of the disease in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today. Adams County is the first documented case recorded ...
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Chesney Rails on House Passage of Native-Themed School Mascot Ban

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would ban the use of native-themed mascots and logos in Illinois schools beginning July 1st, 2026. Upon learning of the bill’s passage, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “This is terrible legislation that ...
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Family Safe, But Lose Home To Fire

A call to 911 at 9:38pm, Thursday night, required the Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department, CGH EMS and Sterling Police Department be dispatched for a possible structure fire on Griswold Avenue. Milledgeville Fire Protection District and Dixon Rural Fire Protection District were ...
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Fritts Legislation on Motorcycle Safety Classes Approved

The Illinois House Thursday passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) which will move Illinois to a modern model of providing motorcycle safety classes to Illinois resident, similar to how these programs are run in numerous other states. HB2980 was drafted after numerous conversations held with ...
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Illinois Commerce Commission Approves $400 Million Rail Crossing Safety Upgrade Plan

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program, allocating over $400 million for upgrades at more than 900 rail crossing locations. These improvements aim to enhance safety and reduce collisions, addressing longstanding concerns through state funding and federal data analysis. ...
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Infrastructure Projects Planned for Rock Falls

In Rock Falls, city infrastructure development is gearing up for the year ahead. City Administrator Robbin Blackert has revealed that while the project list isn't as extensive as last year, there's exciting work in the pipeline. With an extra $600,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax, ...
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Rep. Spain: Ridiculous IL Supreme Court Decision

Following the opinion released today by the Illinois Supreme Court to reject House Republicans' lawsuit against Democrats' gerrymandered legislative maps based on the laches doctrine, or a lack of timeliness, Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-73rd District) released the following statement: “This decision by the Illinois Supreme ...
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New K9 Officer in Whiteside County

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce its newest team member: Kane, a full-service K9 who will be working alongside his handler, Deputy Jacob Wilging. Kane joins the department to assist in a variety of law enforcement functions, continuing the Office’s mission ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney Urges Passage of Family Farm Preservation Act

In remarks delivered to hundreds of agriculture leaders and FFA students who were in Springfield for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day on April 9, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), Republican Spokesperson for the Senate Agriculture Committee, called on Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize the elimination ...
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Jim Edgar Reading Room: A Tribute to Illinois Literary Advocate

Honoring a legacy of dedicated public service, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is recognizing former Governor and Secretary of State Jim Edgar by designating the Jim Edgar Reading Room at the Illinois State Library. This initiative, through House Joint Resolution 0025, passed the Illinois ...
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