SPRINGFIELD — Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall…
SPRINGFIELD — The federal government has approved Illinois’ request for disaster relief in 27-of-32 counties affected by flooding this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced…
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is urging Illinoisans to report any damages caused by recent flooding to their county’s emergency management agencies in order to increase…
This spring has featured one of the worst planting seasons in memory for farmers around Sycamore and throughout DeKalb County. “It’s been terrible,” said Mark Tuttle, president…
BLOOMINGTON City manager announces interim police chief In wake of the recent retirement of Chief Clay Wheeler on June 21, the City Manager Tim Gleason has announced the current Assistant…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois is officially seeking its first federal disaster declaration since 2013 to help businesses, local governments and homeowners recover from damage caused by several…
Lake County has been experiencing more frequent and stronger rainfall events. Recently, the Illinois State Water Survey released updated statistical rainfall data for Bulletin 70 —…
MORTON Volunteers needed to maintain plants at post office The Village of Morton is asking for volunteers to water the new plants at the Post Office, 600 W. Jefferson. This is an ideal…
