Local Highlights

Comcast to Help Keep Americans Connected to the Internet Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

March 13, 2020 @ 9:39 pm

Per Comcast Corporation Announcement: Company Opens Xfinity WiFi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free, Confirms Its Commitment to Connecting Low-Income Families...

20 Things to Do That Won't Put Anyone At Risk

March 12, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

If being told to stay home is driving you nuts and you need some activity inspiration, CNN has got a great list of things...

2020 NIU Spring Sports Seasons Canceled

March 12, 2020 @ 2:30 pm

Per NIU Athletics Media Release: 2020 NIU SPRING SPORTS SEASONS CANCELLED Steps Taken by MAC Due to COVID-19 DeKALB, Ill. – In concert with...

NIU to Extend Spring Break in Response to Corona Virus

March 11, 2020 @ 8:27 pm

Per Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman: URGENT NIU UPDATE: NIU to Extend Spring Break Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The rapid spread of...

Illinois Census Office Announces First Day to Complete 2020 Census

March 10, 2020 @ 5:10 pm

Per Illinois Department of Human Services Press Release: IL Department of Human Services Announces First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online Illinois residents...

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois

March 10, 2020 @ 11:07 am

Per Illinois Department of Aging Press Release Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois Springfield, IL – Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance...

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 4

March 9, 2020 @ 11:03 am

Per Illinois Department of Natural Resources Press Release Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 4 Early Spring Catch-and-Release Opportunity Opens March 21 at...

BBB Warns of Scammers After Natural Disasters

March 9, 2020 @ 11:01 am

Per Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Press Release: TWO RITES OF SPRING: SEVERE WEATHER AND STORM CHASERS CONSUMERS BEWARE! Rockford, IL...

Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries!

March 4, 2020 @ 11:54 am

Per Illinois e-News Release: Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test and replace the batteries in their...

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

March 4, 2020 @ 11:49 am

Per Illinois e-News Release: SPRINGFIELD, IL – When most people think about dangerous spring weather, tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding usually come to mind. In...