Illinois Unemployment Offices to begin re-opening

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced in-person workforce and limited unemployment services at American Job Centers on an appointment-only basis throughout the state. This week, appointments will be available at the Ottawa office in

Hailstorm likely to bring scammers

EARLVILLE – Authorities are warning residents that home repair scammers may arrive and try to prey upon those most in need after the hailstorm Tuesday.  Do not agree to have repairs made by unsolicited contractors.   Many

Hail batters north central Illinois

COMPTON – A half a dozen cars in Compton have windows busted after an afternoon storm packing nearly lime sized hail roared through north central Illinois on Tuesday.   Pat Johnson said it was the largest hail