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3/7/2026 4:13:08 PM

Caledonia Elementary Shut Down After Flood Waters Rise

Caledonia Elementary Closed Indefinitely Following Severe FloodingCaledonia Elementary School will remain closed for the foreseeable future after significant flooding caused extensive damage to the bu...

2/19/2026 4:18:13 PM

Fake Licenses Put Illinois Roads at Serious Risk

State Audit Reveals Thousands of Illegally Issued Commercial Driver's LicensesA recent state audit has uncovered a shocking lapse in protocol, finding that nearly 20% of commercial driver's licenses i...

2/7/2026 2:03:47 AM

Fight for Your Right to Raise Chickens at Home

Illinois Lawmakers Debate Statewide Right to Raise Backyard ChickensA new legislative proposal in Springfield is aiming to settle a common community dispute with a single, statewide rule. The bill, if...

2/7/2026 2:03:05 AM

Students stage walkouts over harsh immigration rules

Student-Led Protests Erupt Over Immigration Policies at Local High SchoolsWalkouts and demonstrations organized by students unfolded at two Stateline high schools this week, with participants voicing ...

1/21/2026 8:10:56 PM

Chicago Official Admits Guilty Plea for Threatening State Lawmaker

Chicago Inspector Admits Guilt in Threat Against State Senator A former City of Chicago employee has entered a guilty plea in federal court for threatening an Illinois state senator. The case, ...

1/20/2026 8:08:15 PM

End Tipping Taxes for Our Hardworking Servers Now

Illinois Lawmaker Aims to End Tax on Tips for Service EmployeesA new legislative proposal in Springfield is generating conversation among restaurant staff, bartenders, and other service industry worke...

1/16/2026 8:11:03 AM

One dead after flames engulf Stephenson County home

Fatal House Fire Claims One Life in Northern IllinoisA devastating house fire in rural Stephenson County has resulted in one fatality, authorities confirmed. The blaze broke out in the early hours, dr...

1/11/2026 2:07:07 AM

Fugitive Captured for Ohio Double Homicide of Ex-Wife and Spouse

Ohio Murder Suspect Captured in Rockford After Ex-Wife, Her Husband Found Dead A tense multi-state manhunt ended in Rockford, Illinois, with the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a shoc...

3/7/2026 4:12:16 PM

Power lines crash down after truck slams into utility pole

Downed Power Line Snarls Traffic, Prompts Evacuations After Belvidere Incident BELVIDERE — A major utility line was severed and left sprawled across a roadway following a vehicle collision Thur...

2/19/2026 4:17:56 PM

Will Chicago Build a New Lakefront Stadium for the Bears?

Bears Edge Closer to Historic Move with Indiana Stadium BillA major legislative step in Illinois has brought the Chicago Bears' potential relocation to Indiana into sharper focus. The team has secured...

2/7/2026 2:03:24 AM

Nebraska Meth Bust Nets 12 Pounds from Illinois Driver

Poplar Grove Man Arrested in Nebraska with Meth Haul Valued at Over $500,000A traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Nebraska led to a significant drug seizure and the arrest of an Illinois man earlier this...

1/23/2026 6:00:29 AM

Caribbean Sun Awaits: New Nonstop Flights from Rockford

Rockford Airport Welcomes Caribbean Sun with New Flight ServicesTravelers in Northern Illinois now have a direct path to tropical getaways. The region's primary airport has officially announced the ad...

1/20/2026 8:08:56 PM

Check Your Pantry: Tuna Recall Alert for Meijer Shoppers

Recalled Tuna Accidentally Sold in Major Midwest Grocery ChainCustomers Urged to Check Pantries Following Shipping ErrorA recent recall of canned tuna has taken a concerning turn after products slated...

1/16/2026 8:11:52 AM

Chicago Bears Name Jiharia Young to Inspire Next Generation

Jiharia Young Chosen as Chicago Bears Youth AmbassadorA young woman from Rockford, Illinois, is stepping into a significant role with one of the NFL's most storied franchises. Jiharia Young has been s...

1/11/2026 2:07:48 AM

Man Accused of Assaulting Teen in Local Mobile Home Community

Mt. Morris Resident Faces Serious Charges Following Trailer Park InvestigationA northern Illinois man is in custody following allegations of a sexual assault on a teenager, according to local law enfo...

1/6/2026 12:09:38 AM

Customer Allegedly Attacks Clerk, Tries to Blow Up Gas Station

Illinois Man Faces Multiple Charges After Gas Station Attack and Alleged Arson Attempt An Illinois man is in custody following a violent incident at a gas station that escalated into an alleged...

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Join the Founders Day Community Cleanup & Celebration

Aiken County Residents Rally for Community Cleanup on Founders DayIn a spirited show of local pride, volunteers across Aiken County grabbed gloves and trash bags for a community-wide cleanup event thi...