Lawmakers can agree on something: Babies are OK
WASHINGTON (AP) — Who doesn't like babies?No one in the Senate, apparently — at least not enough to …
Proposed Illinois ban on youth tackle football dead for now
SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A proposal aimed at delaying the effects of helmet-banging head trauma by banning…
Dixon school board OKs $12 million in bonds for repairs, debt payment
DIXON – The Dixon school board Wednesday OK’d issuing $12 million in bonds to pay for building repairs and help retire some debt.
Rules, separation of powers focus of Schock appeal hearing
CHICAGO (AP) – A lawyer for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock told a federal appeals court in Chicago We…
The people have spoken: Heinz will bring 'mayochup' condiment to U.S. stores
If you want to see “mayochup” – a pre-mixed mayonnaise-ketchup product made by Kraft Heinz – on stor…
Cost to win: more than $100 per vote
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker spent a combined $105.2 million to win their…
Support Groups, clubs, and services
FridayChildhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning service…
Brandywine and dine: Iconic banquet facility under new ownership
DIXON – The Brandywine Banquet and Event Center is under new ownership, with the goal of becoming the area's top venue for hosting larger ev…
Lee County wants to fight fire with fire ordinance
DIXON – The county is working on a burn ordinance to better police repeat offenders who set ablaze things that they shouldn't.
Bon-Ton lineage traces to Amboy
AMBOY – Little would Samuel Carson or John Pirie know that the legacy of their Amboy business would continue for more than 150 years.
Report: 17-year-old ran in front of truck
OREGON – The 17-year-old hit and killed by a semi-tractor trailer early Sunday was under the influence of drugs and ran in front of the truc…