Local legislator pushing for bill to protect DCFS workers SPRINGFIELD– With new administration sworn in in the Illinois state capitol comes new hope for a Dixon man who is fighting…

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) was sworn into a second term and nominated Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) to be speaker WedWednesday at a ceremony held at the University of Illinois…

Thank You for your support and for giving the gift of life this holiday season. Our community blood drive saved 78 lives!  GREAT Job Team, and Happy New Year!!

River Bend Foodbank and Alternatives (for the Older Adult) Awarded 2018 Interest in Excellence Award “As a non-profit primarily funded by the State of Illinois, we have been critically challenged in…

Today the entire State of Illinois celebrated 200 years of statehood. On December 3, 1818, less than a year after legislation was introduced in Congress to allow the Illinois Territory…

MORE THAN 9 million vehicles expected to travel the ILLINOIS Tollway SYSTEM this THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Drivers reminded to slow down in work zones and Give Then Distance when traveling DOWNERS…

Renewable energy agreement is projected to cover 21 sites in Illinois, including Walmart Distribution Center in Sterling. Walmart recently announced that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have…

Week in Review for week ending 11/3/18     Key   1. Budget – October 2018 revenue 2.  Education a. Illinois Report Card  b.      SAT test 3. Fire Safety – Smoke alarms 4. Outdoors – Deer…

Rep. Tony McCombie spoke with the “Rocky Riveters” at Rock Island High School on October 24. This group is a group that meets after school to discuss books, listen to…