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CGH Health Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners

 Thirteen individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation nursing and healthcare scholarships. Over $30,000 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors.“The Foundation has had a long-standing scholarship program during our 37-year history,” said Sam Meier (Sterling), Foundation Board Chair. ...
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Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Labor Day travel

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. The public can expect delays ...
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Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

As we bid farewell to summer, Illinois is ramping up efforts to curb impaired driving through the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. This initiative, backed by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police alongside over 200 local law enforcement agencies, ...
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Illinois State Flag Up for Possible Replacement

The Illinois Flag Commission will soon begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said a new law created the commission with a goal of developing new state flag designs to determine if one of them should replace ...
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Water Distribution Upgrade in Rock Falls

Residents in Rock Falls, take note: on Thursday, August 29th, starting at 7:00 a.m., a critical upgrade to the water distribution system will commence at the intersection of Avenue A and East 6th Street.This essential work, conducted by Martin Excavation alongside the Water Department, ...
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Murder Suspect has Trail Date Set

In Sterling, a significant legal case unfolds as Robert A. Ager, 40, faces charges. On August 11th, Roy S. Chavez, 41, was discovered critically injured in his vehicle at CGH Medical Center's parking lot after being stabbed multiple times.Ager, who pleaded not guilty to ...
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Illinois Veterans’ Homes Manage Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Rising COVID-19 cases at Illinois Veterans’ Homes in LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy have prompted an enhanced response from health officials, as 36 individuals—consisting of both veterans and staff—have tested positive. Despite the uptick, symptoms remain mostly mild. IDVA Director Terry emphasized the continuous vigilance ...
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Illinois Gas Prices Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Gasoline prices continue to fall in Illinois. According to AAA Illinois, the average price of a gallon of gas in Illinois is $3.68, about 36 cents lower than a month ago. The cheapest gas is in Effingham County at $3.04 a gallon, while the ...
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Polo Police Report for Tuesday August 27th

In a flurry of law enforcement activity in Polo over the past few days, authorities issued multiple citations and made several arrests. Logan Linker faced a citation for litter accumulation, while both Theresa M. Robertson and Joel Andrews were cited for issues ranging from ...
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School Tax Credit

As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns. The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time ...
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Just in Case Be Prepared

As students head back into classrooms across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is encouraging families to think about all the ways children can be prepared. Each year, schools must deal with severe weather, transportation problems, digital safety and ...
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Illinois Senate Week in Review: August 19-23, 2024

SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain with new data revealing fewer jobs added in 2023 and early 2024 than originally reported, according to State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy).The U.S. Department of Labor’s revisions cut job growth estimates by 28 percent, and ...
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