Local News

Endangered 15-Year-Old Located in Nebraska

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a California man and recovered a missing juvenile from Illinois.Friday morning NSP received information regarding a vehicle believed to be driven by a subject being sought by Illinois Authorities. The suspect, 42-year-old Chandler Saso of Yuba City,... Read More.

Citizens Utility Board Files Suit Against ComEd

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

A consumer advocacy group is suing utility company Commonwealth Edison in an attempt to refund billions of dollars in customer payments dating back nearly a decade.The Citizens Utility Board filed the suit last Tuesday in federal court, saying ComEd has admitted to years of... Read More.

Grayville School Board Unanimously Approves Tax Levy

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

At the December regular meeting, the Grayville Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education unanimously approved the 2020-2021 Tax Levy, as presented by using the one percent tax to pay for the bond.During Administrative reports, Superintendent of Schools, Julie Harrelson extended her thanks... Read More.

Albion Cemetery Repairs To Cost Over $115,000

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

The City of Albion now has an idea of how much it will cost to fix the fencing around its cemetery, and it won’t be cheap.After Albion resident Susan Markman requested the city look into fixing the fencing at a previous meeting of the... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Freezes New Tax Credits

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday he’s freezing the implementation of new business tax credits and calling for legislators to stop changes to the state’s income tax framework to save coronavirus-ravaged Illinois just over half a billion dollars.Outraged Republicans called it “just one more hit”... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Wants To Eliminate State-Level Tax Benefits

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

Illinois business hit by losses because of COVID-19 restrictions could collectively be on the hook for a half million dollars in liabilities if Governor Pritzker gets his way.The governor wants to eliminate state-level tax benefits created as a form of economic relief when Congress... Read More.

COVID-19 Mitigations Could Start Roll Back Starting January 15th

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

Residents across Illinois might soon be able to eat indoors again, as regions will be eligible to have COVID-19 mitigations rolled back starting January 15.Each region's coronavirus data will determine if it can fall back into tier 2 mitigations or have no mitigations at... Read More.

Bailey Held Overnight for Observation After Collapse

Monday, January 11 by Jeremy Smith

Illinois Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, collapsed during House proceedings Sunday, prompting first responders to wheel the lawmaker off on a stretcher. Bailey was seen laying on the floor surrounded by other lawmakers as... Read More.

HB 163 Gains Strong Reactions from Local Law Enforcement and State’s Attorneys

Monday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Chokeholds and cash bail would be relegated to the past, and better police training and statewide use of officer body cameras are part of the present and future under a criminal justice package to be debated during the lame duck session of the Illinois... Read More.

Crossville Man Served Warrant; Makes Things Worse By Running

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

White Count Sheriff say at approximately 10:00 am Friday morning, Sgt. Craig Poole went to 301 First Street, Crossville to serve an arrest warrant issued for Joshua C. Pollard. Upon arrival 3 individuals ran out the back door of the residence and a foot... Read More.