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More questions than answers surround Indiana’s new execution drug
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — After state officials announced last week that Indiana will resume executions for the first time in over a decade, secrecy largely shrouds the new drug, pentobarbital, acquired for the impending lethal injections. The one-drug method is a departure from the state’s protocol used since 1995, involving a series of three […]
Angel Reese's Emotional Exchange With Chicago Sky Coach Goes Viral
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese was recently announced as a 2024 WNBA All-Star. Following the announcement, Reese shared an emotional moment with Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. Reese spoke on the impact Weatherspoon has had on her WNBA career, sharing high praise for the first-year ...
AEW Dynamite: Beach Break Night 1 Results & Review (July 3rd, 2024)
AEW aired the 1st Night of Beach Break live in Chicago Illinois at the Wintrust Arena. Kicking off Night 1 of Beach Break with Renee Paquette in the back who introduces the Backbone of AEW in Daniel Garcia & he had Matt Menard by his side. Garcia says he feels pressure, but they’ve felt that since the first day they stepped into AEW. This is the most important night of his entire life and he respects everything Will Ospreay does but he made a promise to himself and everybody else that he’s not losing this match and he bet it on his mother’s life. MJF walks in and says he’s proud of him and tells Garcia not to focus on the Wembley Stadium challenge but on tonight’s match. MJF says he would like to be in Garcia’s corner which Garcia agrees to but Menard says he originally thought MJF was full of it but after everything he’s done for Garcia over the past couple of weeks, he’s okay with him.
A Dodgers-White Sox trade to give Los Angeles the short-term shortstop solution it needs
The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a devastating blow when Mookie Betts was hit in the hand by a pitch. The Dodgers were 44-29 when he went down, and have gone just 9-6 since despite facing several of the worst teams in the majors. Miguel Rojas has done a fine...
The CTA has a four-pronged plan for rebuilding ridership
CTA ridership is recovering, but not nearly fast enough to avert the looming $730 million regional transit fiscal cliff. So the transit agency is making a four-pronged effort to regain past riders and attract new ones. In a report presented during the CTA board's nearly 3-hour June 25 meeting, Chief...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers
A revolutionary new piece of state legislation protecting child influencers is now in effect in Illinois, ensuring that children under the age of 16 will be compensated for appearing in their parents’ social media content. How Europe's Conspiracy Influencers Went From Covid-19 to the Climate On July 1, the state of Illinois officially enacted an amendment to its existing Child Labor Law, which specifically states that children under the age of 16 are entitled to a share of the revenue from their adult guardians’ vlogging content, defined in the bill as “content shared on an online platform in exchange for...
‘Illinois Toll way' texts claiming to be about unpaid tolls are likely a scam. What to look for
Did you receive a text from the "Illinois Toll way" about an unpaid toll? You might want to pay close attention. Over the Fourth of July holiday week, several residents reported receiving a text message about an unpaid toll. "Our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice,"...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Hoffman estates man accused of beating, kidnapping woman
BARTLETT, Ill. — A suburban man was charged after allegedly beating a woman and then kidnapping her across state lines. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of Hoffman Estates, is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping, home invasion with a dangerous weapon and aggravated domestic battery. The investigation began after a 24-year-old woman was reported missing by her family […]
Chicago Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot From The Illinois Lottery
That's one way to start off the month of July and the celebration of the Illinois Lottery's 50th anniversary. A woman from the Chicago suburbs is now $1 million richer after scoring the jackpot prize from the Illinois Lottery's newest scratch-off ticket. The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July, and they’re kicking off the huge milestone with fun new ways to win this summer. To celebrate 50 years of playing, winning, and giving back to good causes, the Illinois Lottery is rolling out several exciting promotions, sweepstakes, and a new game that made this woman a huge winner.
Speech Experts Really Don’t Like How You’re Saying ‘Illinois’
There are rebels in our midst that are saying what should be an obvious word incorrectly. It's such a problem that the speech experts have issued a warning to everyone that has managed to say "Illinois" incorrectly. I'm a live and let live kind of person. If you want to...
IDNR urges sober boating through Operation Dry Water
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Fourth of July holiday means a lot of water activities — including boating. As we progress into the warm and relaxing summer season, state officials want to remind boaters to stay sober. As part of the annual Operation Dry Water campaign, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police will […]
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