Category: Other News

ISP experiences the third Scott’s Law related injury of 2023 JOLIET – On February 27, 2023, at approximately 7:46 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP squad car on Interstate 55 northbound at Illinois…

American Cancer Society report show a 33% decline since 1991 A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) says that the rate of people dying from cancer in the United States has declined significantly over the past three decades….

Bringing People Together Now Playing: Broken Up by Nick Hall The Barn III in Goodfield is proud to present, BROKEN UP by Nick Hall! BROKEN UP opens Friday, February 3rd and runs until Sunday, February 26th, 2023.  The show will be playing on Fridays…

Streator, Ill. / January 31, 2023) – OSF HealthCare Multispecialty Services is pleased to announce Kelly Anderson, a physical therapist at the OSF Center for Health in Streator, was recently presented with a Sunflower Award. “The Sunflower Award recognizes care team…

Watchful waiting not recommended for childhood obesity New guidelines detail surgery, medication as supplements to traditional methods For the first time in 15 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released guidelines to treat a problem the group says…

Veterans outreach program continuing in 2023 The Grundy County VAC and the VA Edward Hines Medical Center Outreach Team with the support of the Morris American Legion will be continuing the monthly visits in Morris during 2023. Both organizations will…

The Dwight FFA Chapter traveled to Peotone on January 18 to compete in the Section 10 FFA Public Speaking and Job Interview Contest. Four of our members placed!! Harlie Boucher – 3rd place Job Interview Katy Parker- 1st place Prepared…

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING AN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING   STREATOR – On January 23, 2023, the Streator Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to investigate an officer involved shooting incident. The Streator Police Department responded…

Voters in Kankakee County will receive a postcard soon explaining an option for voting by mail. According to Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson, “You may now apply to permanently be placed on vote by mail status.” The postcard to voters…

1: The official cited investigations into a center for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities, where workers lied or conspired to thwart patient abuse inquiries 2: Official cites investigations into center where workers lied, conspired to thwart patient abuse…

The Patsy Cline Project – Lisa Brokop You’d be crazy to miss the amazing tribute to Patsy Cline coming up on February 21, 2023 at 7 PM. Lisa Brokop will be coming to the Pontiac Township High School Auditorium (1100…

Illinois Rural Development poised for ‘historic investment’  By KAY SHIPMAN FarmWeek   Rural Illinois stands to benefit from increased funding and changes in the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that $300 million,…

County Clerk Seeks To Return Unclaimed Historic WWI Medals to Vets’ Families Kendall County WWI medal Kendall County, IL Clerk of the Circuit Court Matthew Prochaska, while digitizing court records from the turn of the 20th century, found a box…

By HANNAH MEISEL For Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A trio of gun owners and a firearms retailer in southeastern Illinois have filed the first two lawsuits in what’s expected to be a flurry of litigation against the state’s…

Eagle Watch Weekend Celebrates The American Bald Eagle In Illinois.   Join park staff, volunteer naturalists, hike leaders, and the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehabilitation for a fun filled day at the Starved Rock Visitor Center and trails during Eagle Watch…

January 17, 2023 Henry Haupt: 217-782-5984 hhaupt@ilsos.gov Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Releases Comprehensive Transition Team Report Report serves as a road map to modernize the office, transform operations, and upgrade services Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today released…

BLOOMINGTON, ILL – JANUARY 17, 2023 –  The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is proud to announce that Illinois produced the most soybeans in the nation again in 2022. After a slow start to the planting season due to cool and wet…

UPDATED Jan 17: Report predicts billions in motor fuel tax revenue losses if state meets EV goals  (Revisions Highlighted in Orange) Union-tied research group pushes for mileage tax to shore up road-building funds By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com…

Basic Severe Weather Spotter Class – Morris, Illinois Here is a link to register for in-person Weather Spotter Training as provided by the National Weather Service: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-severe-weather-spotter-class-morris-illinois-tickets-503427042837   The Basic Severe Weather Spotter Program was created by the National Weather…

Grundy County Coroner John Callahan’s office is investigating the death of an 82 year old man from Minooka that died as the result of a house fire. The incident occurred Monday evening 1/16/23 around 8:00pm in rural Minooka.  The victim…

OSF HealthCare Newsroom Recap – January 13, 2023 What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? This week, Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks announced he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and that he would be starting chemotherapy treatments. In a social…

By HANNAH MEISEL For Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Dozens of county sheriffs in Illinois — approximately “80-ish,” per Illinois Sheriffs’ Association head Jim Kaitschuck — say they’ll refuse to enforce a provision of a new assault weapons ban…

Sen. Rezin renamed Deputy Minority Leader Sworn into 103rd General Assembly Springfield, IL – As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has been renamed as the Deputy Minority Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. “It…

STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Accepts Applications for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) January 11, 2023 USDA is making $300 million available under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to expand renewable energy and support energy-efficiency projects for people living in rural…

  DAN HENDRICKSON, Kankakee County Clerk, released vital statistics for Kankakee County for 2022. As of January 4, 2023, there were 1,223 births registered in this county for 2020. This is 45 less than were registered in 2021. The most…

GOING THE EXTRA MILE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED MORRIS – The Holiday Season is a time for family, friends, and helping those in need, especially those who, perhaps, have been forgotten. The Illinois State Police…

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