NW Illinois News

Stewart voices objections to criminal justice reform bill in Illinois

By William Gibb | Jan 23, 2021

Sen. Brian Stewart echoed concerns shared by law enforcement officials regarding parts of Illinois's recent criminal justice reform bill.

City of Dixon, Jo-Carroll Energy receive $14 million grant from USDA

By William Gibb | Jan 9, 2021

The City of Dixon’s Cross Connection Survey and Jo-Carroll Energy will receive a $14 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Lena Winslow HS basketball coach says Priztkers decision 'caught the IHSA off-guard'

By William Gibb | Nov 13, 2020

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors voted to proceed with the high school basketball schedules as planned, one day after Gov. Pritzker issued new COVID guidelines to put basketball on hold.