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OIG: Former EEC commissioner wrongly sent millions to Illinois consulting firm
Samantha Aigner-Treworgy worked with Illinois company Aim and Arrow in her role as Chicago’s Chief of Early Learning before heading the EEC for the Bay State and sending the firm over $2.1 million for strategic planning purposes.
Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Woman hopes to live dream of being homeowner after winning $1M on lottery scratch-off
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A lucky lottery player says they were shocked to discover their $25 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, a winning player, who has requested to remain anonymous, was given the winning ticket as a gift to her by her husband.
Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Franklin County Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Coroner’s Office and Morgue
BENTON – State and county leaders, first responders, and community members showed up for Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the new Franklin County Coroner’s Office and Morgue in Benton. Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler. Leffler, who has served as County Coroner for 16 years,...
5 juveniles arrested after property damage at Carbondale splash park
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police say they arrested five juveniles after investigating property damage at a Carbondale splash park. Officers responded to the Carbondale Super Splash Park in the 600 block of South Lewis Lane on August 10 at 9:54 a.m. for a report of criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.
T.V. comedy series about golf begins filming in the Heartland
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - A new golf comedy television series has begun filming in the Heartland. According to a release, filming began Monday, August 12, on the pilot episode of “Tales from the Links,” a new T.V. series by Bogey Men LLC of Indianapolis and GuerrillaFilm of Marion.
Salem Police make arrest following bicycle chase
A 34-year-old homeless Salem woman was arrested after leading Salem Police on a chase on her bicycle Tuesday night. Police say they asked Nicole Dutton to stop because she had a warrant, but instead she fled. The chase began near West Main and College and traveled Schwartz to South Broadway. Dutton reportedly got off her bike and went into a garage of a home in the 400 block of South Broadway. Police heard the homeowner scream as she was trying to stop Dutton from getting further into the home. She was then taken into jail and the Marion County jail on an outstanding no bond felony failure to appear warrant in a possession of methamphetamine case and a new charge of resisting arrest.
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