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Another judge issues a preliminary injunction against Title IX rule
(The Center Square) — A federal judge in Missouri issued another preliminary injunction on Wednesday halting enforcement of the Biden administration's Title IX rule. The rule issued by the Department of Education changed the word "sex" to "gender identity" and banned single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms. A minor from Arkansas and the states of Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota asked the court for an injunction in a...
Married Missouri Police Officer Kills College Student He Was Having Affair with, Who Threatened To "Out" Him
Jesse Valencia of Kentucky made a grim prediction to his mother when he was just seven years old. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m not gonna live to be — very old.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna die at a very young age,’” his mom, Linda Valencia, told Dateline: Secrets Uncovered.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Illinois Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of trainees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is seeking applicants for the position of conservation police officer trainee. Conservation police officers enforce state laws intended to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources. They are vested with full state-wide police authority and...
Pritzker would consider VP nomination, but some unhappy with party leadership
(The Center Square) – As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CNN he’d be reluctant to give up his post as governor of Illinois, but the possibility of being vice president would be appealing. “It’d be hard to resist a call and consideration if the nominee called me to...
Illinois Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing North Carolina Teen
Green Oaks, IL – A 15-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued from a Green Oaks residence, where she was allegedly held and abused. According to the United States Marshals Service, the missing girl was found on Prairie Ridge Road after an investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 24, detectives obtained a search warrant and apprehended Andrew W. Szech, 43, who was seen leaving the home with the victim.
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
Senator speaks after alleged threat against state rep
An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13.
Weather Alert: Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois Brace for Showers and Thunderstorms
Davenport, IA – Residents of eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days. Today, isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible mainly south of a Sigourney to Galesburg line through midday, with dry conditions expected elsewhere. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to low 80s.
Are you registered to vote in Illinois' 2024 general election? Here's what to know
Illinois voters will weigh in on key contests in the 2024 general election — including races for the White House, Congress, and the state legislature. Hoping to cast a ballot this November? Here’s your guide to voter registration in Illinois. When is Election Day? ...
Illinois Weather Update: Mid-80s and Storms Ahead in Central Region
Lincoln, IL – Residents of central Illinois can expect a mix of warm temperatures and thunderstorms in the coming days. Thursday promises mostly sunny skies with isolated storms possible south of I-70, and temperatures ranging from 80 to 87 degrees. Thursday night will see clear skies and lows between 55 and 64 degrees.
High school football schedules for west central Illinois teams
Summer is in full swing, which means Illinois high school football is right around the corner. Teams can have their first practices on Monday, Aug. 12, ahead of first scheduled games for Labor Day weekend (Aug. 28-30). A nine-week regular season ensues, with playoffs set to begin on Nov. 1. The state finals are...
Big Discount Retailer Closes 3 Of Their 29 Illinois Stores
According to an SEC filing from last month, Big Lots, which was founded here in the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio) 50 years ago, said that they expect to close between 35 and 40 stores across the nation this year. They also said that they plan to open 3 new ones, but...
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