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1st human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois in 2024 reported in suburban Cook County, IDPH says
A person in suburban Cook County possibly has the first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois this year.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the case in a preliminary manner.The department said it's waiting for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the case.There were 119 human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Illinois last year.READ MORE | Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Hoffman Estates, downstate Morgan County
GRAPHIC: Midwest is home to less than 10% of Hispanic farmers
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, the Midwest is home to less than 10% of the country’s farmers who identify as Hispanic. This makes it the region with the second-lowest Hispanic representation among farmers, behind only the Northeast. Nationwide, Hispanic farmers total 112,379, representing only 3% of all...
1-year-old dies after being left in hot car
FAIRFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — A Wayne County woman is facing involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment charges after police say she left two children inside of a hot vehicle. Illinois State Police say Adreian Hooper, 36, of Fairfield, was charged on Tuesday, July 16, with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the life...
Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
RFD-TV FEATURING THE SINGING BLACKSMITH OF WEST SALEM TODAY AND SATURDAY
(WEST SALEM) Folks are encouraged to tune into RFD-TV this Tuesday afternoon and later this weekend for a special Rural Heritage program featuring our friend, The Singing Blacksmith, Bryan Dale Headley, of rural West Salem. Featuring work from Bryan’s blacksmith shop, the show will air this afternoon (Tuesday) at 3:30 (Illinois time) and again this coming Saturday afternoon at 2:30 (Illinois time). The show will also then re-air in a few more weeks. Go to the RFD-TV website and check out the upcoming schedule to see Bryan and his locally produced work.
Warrick County man gets 15-year prison sentence for drug dealing
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — A Warrick County man has been sentenced to prison for dealing drugs in Posey County. The Posey County Prosecutor's Office says 30-year-old Cody Smith of Elberfeld was in court Wednesday, where he was sentenced to 15 years. Smith was sentenced after pleading guilty to...
Peoria High to be among the first schools in Illinois playing girls flag football
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Peoria High is the oldest high school in Illinois but it will be one of the new kids on the block this fall. It will be among the first schools to field a girl’s flag football team competing in the Illinois High School Association’s newest sport. The IHSA is adding girls […]
'One pill can kill' | Drugs laced with xylazine on the rise in Indiana
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A new study reveals Indiana is now among the top 20 states that had the highest use of fentanyl laced with xylazine. That's according to a new study by Millenium Health that reveals 21% of urine samples tested in Indiana that were positive for fentanyl were also positive for xylazine samples.
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Monkey rescued from tree at Patoka Lake Campgrounds in southern Indiana
ORANGE COUNTY, Indiana — It's not every day first responders help rescue a monkey from a tree in southern Indiana, but that's exactly what happened Tuesday night. "Curious George decided to leave camp and go for a late night stroll," officials with the Orange County Rural District 1 Fire Department wrote on social media.
Owensboro teen sentenced in shooting death after plea agreement
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - There’s an update on a story we first told you more than a year ago. The teenager accused of shooting 16-year-old Demarion Black was in court Wednesday for a sentencing hearing. Police say Black was found with several gunshot wounds on Hughes Avenue back in...
FBI searches home of man who once declared candidacy for Evansville mayor
The FBI searched the Indianapolis home of a former congressional candidate with Evansville ties on Wednesday, though it's unclear why. The agency confirmed to IndyStar that it executed a search warrant at a house where public records show Gabe Whitley lives — news first reported by IndyPolitics. There is no indication anyone was arrested, the IndyStar reported.
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