10,000 Toilet Paper Rolls Stolen From Illinois Charity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Police in Springfield are investigating after someone stole 10,000 rolls of toilet paper from a central Illinois food pantry.
Central Illinois Man Withdraws Permit Application For Zoo
ARTHUR, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois man has pulled his request for a special-use permit to build a zoo and drive-through wild animal park on farmland in Moultrie County.
Rockford Police To Start Using Stun Guns Again After 6 Years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The Rockford Police Department says that electronic stun guns are returning after a six-year absence.
Illinois Congregation Donates Church to College
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (AP) — Members of a dwindling congregation in southern Illinois have donated their church to a small area college.
Alton Looks To Relocate Holiday Fireworks After Flooding
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Flooding on the Mississippi River is forcing Alton city officials to find another venue for their July Fourth holiday weekend fireworks show.
Alton Looks to Relocate Holiday Fireworks After Flooding
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Flooding on the Mississippi River is forcing Alton city officials to find another venue for their July Fourth holiday weekend fireworks show.
More Cars Expected on Illinois Tollway This July Fourth
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Tollway in the northern part of the state will be more crowded this July Fourth.
Cullerton Pitches Property Tax Freeze, School Funding Fix
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Senate President John Cullerton is proposing legislation to freeze property taxes for two years and overhaul the way Illinois funds schools.
Will County Coroner Says No Foul Play Found in Men’s Deaths
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The Will County coroner’s office has identified two men found dead in a suburban Chicago home.
Regional Offices of Education Officially Merge Today
After months of preparations, the Regional Office of Education for Knox County will finally merge with the Mercer, Warren and Henderson County Regional Office, taking effect today.
Knox County 911 Tax Now In Effect
Starting today, a small percentage from purchases in Knox County will be used to help fund a new system for law enforcement.
1-Month Budget On Way From Illinois Democrats
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers plan to adopt a one-month temporary budget Wednesday to avoid a partial government shutdown on the first day of the fiscal year.