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Just 16 World War II vets remain in Tazewell County. Meet them this Memorial Day
Tazewell County has just 16 surviving veterans of World War II, with ages ranging from 95 to 106. One day, their voices will be silenced. But greater Peoria area residents have a chance to hear them at a Memorial Day event. Morton High School will host a World War II...
Illinois quick hits: Dolton mayor used wrong credit card; Woodford County declares non-sanctuary status
Dust storms impact travel Several interstates around Illinois were shut down Tuesday after high winds caused dust storms. Interstate 55 near McLean was closed during the afternoon, and I-74 between Leroy and Farmer City shut down because of dust plumes. During the evening, Interstate 155 near Hopedale closed because of brownout conditions. Wind gusts of...
Woodford Co Illinois Declares Non-Sanctuary Status As Large Increase in Migrant Influx Soon Expected
County Board passes resolution to limit services for undocumented migrants. The Woodford County Board in Eureka, Illinois, has passed a resolution designating the county as a "non-sanctuary" for undocumented migrants. This decision aligns Woodford County with 12 other conservative counties in the state that have adopted similar resolutions in response to fears about the influx of migrants sent to Chicago by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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