News Flash

TC3 hiring telecommunicators

Tazewell County Consolidated Communications (TC3) is hiring telecommunicators. TC3 telecommunicators provide radio communications and dispatch of police, fire and EMS for participating agencies throughout Tazewell County.

Open burning season runs through Nov. 30

Open burning of dry yard waste is occurring now through Tuesday, November 30. Those burning brush must follow the rules, including only burning during daylight hours when it is not windy. Burning is prohibited during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Surplus car available at online auction

Survey crews conducting flood risk study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District, Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Office of Water Resources, and Illinois State Water Survey have partnered to examine Illinois River flood risk, and are conducting elevation surveys in Tazew...

Enter FOLEPI Queen Pageant

Entry forms are available for the 2021 Festival of Lights Queen Pageant. The queen will reign over the 2021 Festival of Lights, win a $1,000 college scholarship and make appearances at community events in 2022.

Run in the holidays at FOLEPI River Trail Classic

For those on the run during the holidays, enter the Festival of Lights' 31st FOLEPI River Trail Classic, set for Saturday, November 27. A pizza party follows the 4-mile competitive run and 2-mile non-competitive walk.