Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic died on December 29, 2021, after responding to a report of unattended dogs barking in a Comfort Inn parking lot. In a Sept. 2 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas celebrated the naming of the 315 overpass on U.S. Route 57 as the “Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway.” on Sep 2nd.
Enrollment at Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Pembroke Consolidated Community School District 259 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.