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State disaster declaration follows July tornadoes
The state of Illinois has declared Henry County a disaster area in the wake of the July 15 tornadoes that swept through the county. That’s good news for Kewanee, where city officials have been seeking government assistance with the cost of clearing trees and other debris from the storm.
Man convicted of killing Illinois DCFS caseworker during home visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man accused of stabbing a state child welfare worker to death as she was making a home visit to check on children has been found guilty but mentally ill in her killing.Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Madonia convicted Benjamin Howard Reed on Thursday of first-degree murder in the killing of Deidre Silas, who was a child protection specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services.Maldonia called Silas' slaying "one of the most brutal and heinous" cases he's seen in his legal career, The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported.Silas was slain in January 2022 as she...
Walmart recalls apple juice with high levels of arsenic in Illinois, 24 other states
(WTVO) — Walmart is recalling 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to high levels of arsenic across the U.S. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed the immediate need to take the product off of shelves after their initial announcement on August 15th. The FDA’s classification implies the juice may cause […]
Illinois Basketball: 2025 Four-star Combo Guard plans Official Visit
Per League Ready and 24/7 High School Hoops on Twitter, four-star combo guard, Brandon Lee will visit Illinois basketball during the weekend of September 21st to 23rd. Lee is a 6 foot 2 inch guard out of Hillside, New Jersey who currently plays at the Patrick School. Of note, that is the same high school that former Illini, Giorgi Bezhanishvili went to. Given these Bronx ties, it is no surprise that Orlando Antigua is the lead recruiter for Brandon Lee. The Illini currently are the first official visit for Brandon Lee.
US judge determines Illinois power plant has violated federal law for a decade
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A United States District Court judge recently said that the Prairie State power plant 30 miles outside Belleville may have violated federal law for over a decade. Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly said the plant failed to secure a required permit under the Clean Air Act...
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens. The Hard Rock Casino opens in Rockford on Thursday, but Reverand Violet Johnicker of Rockford Urban Ministries wants to offer a sober event. Story continues below. “We wanted to create and offer a sober space for people who live...
Prosecutors want to bar 'politics as usual' defense in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent defense attorneys from calling a high-profile corruption case in Chicago "politics as usual" in the corruption-plagued state of Illinois. Prosecutors made a series of pre-trial requests in a motion before Judge Manish Shah. The "politics as usual" item was among those listed in the 29-page motion in the pending corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ...
Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
Judge to former martial arts coach: ‘I hope you emerge from incarceration a different person’
A judge sentenced a former mixed martial arts coach to decades in prison for sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a minor who trained with him at his Monmouth gym more than a decade ago. Beau W. Admire, now 43, appeared in Warren County court in a black-and-white striped jail uniform...
Monmouth College's Great Lecture Series Again Part of Scots' Football Saturday Events
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2024) — Topics ranging from "the arts to the sciences" — or, specifically, from music to rocks from outer space and sourdough bread — are on tap for this year's Great Lecture Series at Monmouth College. The series features Monmouth faculty giving free...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Awards $30,000 Grant to Cedar Creek Kennels
Funds sponsored by Security Savings Bank supports small business in the Monmouth community. Recently, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) awarded Cedar Creek Kennels a grant of $30,000 through its Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business program. FHLBank Chicago offers grants of up to $30,000 to eligible small businesses to advance economic opportunity in the communities it serves.
Henry County Senior Citizens Labor Day Breakfast Fundraiser on August 31st
The Labor Day breakfast at the Henry County Senior Citizens Center is one of their big fundraisers. Don’t miss the Labor Day breakfast on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7 to 10 AM, at the senior citizens center in Kewanee. You can enjoy a great meal for $10 and help a great cause at the same time.
Crews searching for missing man at Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Search crews are looking for a 46-year-old man who was last seen at the Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island. An Illinois DNR Conservation Police spokesperson told News 8 that it is unknown how long the man has been missing, but crews have been searching since this morning, Friday, Aug. 30.
Electric rates to rise due to inflated price at capacity auction
(The Center Square) – ComEd customers can expect another round of energy cost inflation next summer. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said a record price spike at an electricity capacity auction means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will likely increase significantly in June 2025. CUB Communications Director Jim...
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