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Saturday, March 2
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The Center Square
Border crisis central to rural county sheriff race
(The Center Square) – The border crisis has become a central focal point of a small rural county sheriff’s race. The incumbent in the race argues the border ...
Tuesday, February 27
by
Brownfield Ag News
New IL license classification could ease rural driver shortage
A new driver’s license classification in Illinois could help ease the shortage of rural bus and truck drivers. Rodney Knittle, associate director of transportation at Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), says the new “J-52” designation would make a significant change for license holders… “Currently a person ...
Wednesday, February 21
by
Jennifer Russell
Outbuilding Fire in Rural Sheffield, Building Reportedly Engulfed in Flames
A large outbuilding is reportedly engulfed in flames at 19045 375 East Street in rural Sheffield. Mutual aid has been requested from area fire agencies. Avoid the area and watch for emergency vehicles. Updated at 4 PM.
Tuesday, February 20
by
Jennifer Russell
Large House Fire in Rural Princeville, Multiple Agencies Providing Mutual Aid
There is a large residential fire at 564 Township Road 1021 East in Stark County. All fire agencies in Stark County have been dispatched to the fire. Mutual Aid was requested from Bishop Hill and Galva in Henry County and Dunlap, Brimfield, and Akron-Princeville ...
Tuesday, February 20
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Tom Katz
Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended in Rural Sterling
Whiteside County Sheriff's Officers have apprehended a man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case. On Saturday, February 17th, acting on intelligence from the Davenport Police Department, officers located a Gray GMC Terrain, believed to be linked to a murder attempt in Davenport, ...
Friday, February 16
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The Center Square
Expert offers ways to revitalize downtown areas in rural Illinois
(The Center Square) – A 2023 survey of rural challenges revealed that inactive downtowns are an ongoing problem for rural communities in Illinois, but an economic development expert ...
Tuesday, February 6
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Sean Kernan
New tool gauges economic effects of expanded broadband in rural IL
By Will Wright for The Daily Yonder. Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service Collaboration As the federal government distributes $42.5 billion to expand broadband internet access across America and its territories, some local leaders are asking ...
Saturday, February 3
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Jennifer Russell
One Person Dead and Multiple Injured from Head-on Collision in Rural Bureau County
A head-on collision in rural Bureau County kills one and injures multiple people. Around 2:40 AM on February 2, 2024, the Bureau County Sheriff's Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on Illinois Highway 40 south of 1000 N Avenue. A Honda Odyssey, driven ...
Thursday, February 1
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Jennifer Russell
Hwy 34 in Rural Galva Closed for Hazmat Cleanup until early Friday Morning
Update - The road is back open. Early Thursday afternoon a semi truck hauling ethanol rolled into the ditch on U.S. Highway 34 between Black Hawk College and Midland Road. The Henry County Office of Emergency Management is on scene assisting the Galva Fire Department ...
Wednesday, January 24
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Sean Kernan
A lack of attorneys creates ‘legal deserts’ in rural IL counties
Labor shortages exist across the country in the medical and teaching professions but not as much is said about the lack of attorneys in some states, including Illinois. The shortages are most acute in rural counties, causing 'legal deserts.' The National Center for State Courts ...
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