Drunk Driver Knocks Power Out For Some

About 30 homes around Troy Grove Township lost electricity after police say a drunk driver hit a utility pole.

It happened around 1:30 Saturday morning.  Police say David Eich of Mendota hit a pole and drove home,

He was arrested at home for DUI, leaving the scene, failure to report an accident, and several other tickets.

Sen. Dahl says nothing done during Sunday session

Working on Sunday has become common for a lot of jobs, but usually not state senators.

The Illinois State Senate met for about 20 minutes Sunday evening, but didn’t vote on any bills.

State Senator Gary Dahl, a republican, says it was an opportunity for democrats to get paid for being in Springfield. Dahl didn’t attend the session and estimates only three republicans did.

The senators who attended will each receive a $132 per diem. Two weeks remain in the scheduled legislative session.

Wild Bill Hickock day proposed in Springfield

One of the most famous gunfighters in history could have a day to himself in Illinois.

State Representative Frank Mautino is sponsoring a bill to establish May 27th as “Wild Bill Hickok Day” in Illinois. Hickok was born on May 27th, 1837 in Troy Grove. A statue of Hickok was unveiled last October outside the Hume-Carnegie Museum in Mendota.

A hearing on the “Wild Bill” declaration bill is Thursday in Springfield.