Category Archives: News
Illinois Unemployment Rate Falls for Fourth Month
(Undated) - Illinois' unemployment rate continues to fall. According to the latest numbers from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the state's jobless rate fell point-one-percentage point...
Jul 21, 2023
Teachers Union Speaks Out Against Social Media
(Undated) - While summer break is "winding down" for students, teachers are voicing their concerns about social media. The nation's second-largest teachers union says it's "fed-up" with social media's...
Jul 21, 2023
Wet Weather Still a Threat
(Undated) - The threat of wet weather continues. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered storms are expected to "redevelop" along a cold fr...
Jul 20, 2023
LTC Announces Ambrose as New President
(Robinson) - Lincoln Trail College has a new President. Tona Ambrose marks the 12th President in Lincoln Trail College's history. Ambrose had been serving as the Director of the Center for Excellence ...
Jul 20, 2023
Oblong Village Board to Hold Special Meeting
(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board will hold a special meeting this afternoon. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss available lots in TIF 3 Phase 2. They will meet at 5 pm in the "activity room" ...
Jul 20, 2023
Billion Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in L.A.
(Undated) - A lucky winner now has to decide if they want a billion dollars in annuity payments or the lump-sum payout of about 516 million dollars. A single winning ticket in the billion-dollar Power...
Jul 20, 2023
NWS Forecasting Continued Wet Trend
(Undated) - While it may not be welcome news if you have outdoor plans, it is good news for area farmers. A wet trend for the foreseeable future could help us break an ongoing drought in Illinois. Shi...
Jul 19, 2023
Domestic Call Lands Hutsonville Resident in Jail
(Undated) - A domestic disturbance call landed a Hutsonville woman in jail. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, on Monday deputies responded to a call in the 600 block of South Plea...
Jul 19, 2023
Illinois Commerce Commission Seeking Input from Ameren Customers
(Undated) - Ameren customers will have a chance to have their voices heard. The Illinois Commerce Commission is hosting a public forum on Ameren Illinois' $1.3-billion, four-year electric rate hike re...
Jul 19, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Supports "Pretrial Fairness Act"
(Undated) -- The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in favor of changes made to the state's cash bail system. Justices ruled 5-2 that the "Pretrial Fairness Act" should take effect on September 18th. Il...
Jul 19, 2023