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When you think about states with high taxes, Illinois may not immediately come to mind. However, the Prairie State has one of the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., some of the highest property ...

Re “Why water systems aren’t designed for huge fires” (Feb. 10): The article by Tom Majich forgets two simple truths: 1) with adequate hydraulic pressure (read: full reservoirs), all fire ...

SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - A water-main break prompted a closure at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center’s Larson Center. The water-main break has been repaired and a boil order is in effect.

Read more on our AI policy here. A new wildfire was reported today at 5:09 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the ...

SILVIS, Ill. — UPDATE: The subsequent boil order has been lifted, according to City of Silvis officials. A water main break caused disruptions for many residents in Silvis on Monday. Just before ...

UPDATE: The boil order for the City of Silvis has been lifted. EARLIER UPDATE: According to an update from the City of Silvis, the water main break has been repaired at 14th St. and crosstown.

A water main break in Silvis is impacting a large portion of the city. The break happened at 14th St. and Crosstown and affects the whole High Side Pressure Zone. There will be a boil order when ...

CHAMPAIGN — Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman has joined the Champaign law firm of Webber & Thies PC. She plans to work closely with the firm’s litigation group ...

As Michelle Clevenger tied a black and blue ribbon to a utility pole, Glenda Garrett placed balloons to railing on the front porch of a house in the 200 block of West Dean Street in Virden, about ...

VIRDEN, Ill. — A small central Illinois community is mourning the loss of a father and his two sons. All three died in a house fire Saturday morning. There is already a small memorial started ...