The Lee-Ogle Transportation System will get nearly $244,000 to find ways to provide transportation services for those who have none.

A job fair involving five state agencies that are looking for, among other things, correctional and security officers, medical workers at all levels, engineers and accountants, will be held July 27 at the AFSCME union hall in Dixon, and online.

Farmers, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses and private nonprofit organizations hurt by the severe storms, high winds and tornadoes of late March/early April are eligible to apply for federal low-interest loans.

Those whose SNAP benefits were suspended after an illegal skimming device at the Dixon Walmart stole their Link card data must apply to get those benefits restored, the DHS says.

The historic water fountain is back in service in city's downtown

The tour includes traveling office hours as well as coffee and conversation events on alternating weeks from June 7 to Aug. 30.

The bill protects the land within a 4-mile radius of the intersection of Interstates 39 and 88 from being developed into wind or solar energy sites.

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Work on the two-year, $3.5 million Colden Street Project in Polo resumed Monday, April 10, 2023, after a winter break. The project encompasses about 10.5 blocks and will help alleviate water buildup on Illinois Route 26 during torrential rain events. Construction is expected to be completed later this year.

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A candidates forum for those seeking to represent Mt. Morris on the village board as trustees and on the Oregon School District Board of Education was held on March 23, 2023. It was hosted by the Mt. Morris Economic Development Group and took place at Pinecrest Grove starting at 7 p.m.