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Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Severe weather slams central Illinois, again
For the second time in as many nights, damaging winds caused widespread damage and power outages. The storms Monday night resulted in staggering wind gusts. A corn crib was destroyed by a 105 mile per hour wind gust near Camp Grove in Marshall County. South Pekin clocked a 78 mile per hour wind gust, Elmwood 71 mph and Lewistown 70 mph. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour were common over most of the area. Several communities reported wind damage with the main problem being trees and tree limbs knocking down power lines and causing roads and streets to be blocked. We’ll get a better idea of damage when it’s daylight. The Monday night storms hit as some communities were cleaning up from storms Sunday night which caused damage in Henry and Bloomington.
Has There Ever Been a Shark Attack in Illinois?
There is a rare species of shark that can survive in salt and fresh water but did one attack a boy in Lake Michigan near Chicago?. I'm not going to lie, I was watching Shark Week stuff on TV and wondered if there had ever been a shark attack in any bodies of water in Illinois. I know just mentioning it sounds ridiculous, but I have Googled stranger things.
4-H events are coming to Illinois in a big way
EASTERN ILLINOIS (WTWO,WAWV)– Over the rest of the month of July Eastern Illinois will play host to a numerous amount of 4-H showcases. Clark, Edgar, and Crawford counties all are having 4-H fairs over the coming weeks allowing all their members a chance to show their hard work on the projects they’ve been spending time […]
Here's the week-by-week high school football schedule for the Springfield area
The Illinois High School Association released its high school football schedules ahead of the start of the season next month. Here are the schedules for The State Journal-Register's entire coverage area from Week 1 through Week 9. Central State Eight WEEK 1 ...
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
1 in 5 Illinoisans Impacted: Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Healthcare Protection Act to Combat ‘Predatory’ Insurance Tactics
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has enacted the Healthcare Protection Act to prevent insurance companies from using unfair tactics like step therapy and inadequate coverage, aiming to improve access to timely and necessary healthcare across the state. Illinois’ Healthcare Protection Act Targets Unfair Insurance Practices and Improves Access to Care According to the Audacy, Illinois Governor […]
12-year-old boy missing from Albany Park home in Chicago
CHICAGO — A search is underway for a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home on the Northwest Side on Sunday. According to Chicago police, 12-year-old Andre Robinson left his home in the 4900 block of North Whipple Street, in Albany Park, on Sunday and has not been seen since.
Get got a 9 year sentence for carjacking a 69-year-old woman, but didn’t spend a single night in prison. Here’s why.
CHICAGO — Even in a state where most prison sentences are automatically cut in half, Damajae Mitchell’s situation is an eye-opener. Mitchell, 20, pleaded guilty late last month to carjacking and trying to rob a 69-year-old woman on the Northwest Side. When he committed the crime, officials said, he had another carjacking case pending in juvenile court.
1 dead after Metra train strikes vehicle, sheriff says; delays impacting Fox Lake, Grayslake
At least one person was killed after train and a vehicle crashed in the north suburbs on Monday, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchMetra said inbound train #2124 struck a vehicle in the Ingleside area near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.Metra announced a series of changes to its service due to the crash.At last check, trains were operating with a 15-to-25-minute delay at Grayslake and Fox Lake.The sheriff's office and Fox Lake police are at the scene of the crash.It was not immediately known how many people were on the train at the time of the crash.The crash happened before 8 a.m., according to Metra.Metra police is handling the investigation.This is a developing story.
2 shot at South Side CTA bus turnaround: CPD
A 39-year-old male was standing in the turnaround near Halsted and 79th when an armed man approached. Chicago Police said he demanded the victims belongings, but when the victim began to run, the suspect fired several shots.
Late night storms: Tree limbs fall, light pole goes down in Lake View
A large tree was toppled here along DuSable Lake Shore Drive just south of Stratford Place. It split about 20 feet up sending all the branches and a light pole into the street and onto a parked car.
Riis Park Needs More Security And Programs, Belmont Cragin Neighbors Say
BELMONT CRAGIN — Riis Park was buzzing with activity on a recent summer night. Bicyclists and runners zoomed by teens playing soccer while a band performed near the busy outdoor pool. However, some neighbors no longer feel safe in the 55-acre green space, citing issues with public intoxication, loud...
Dolton meetings devolve into chaos while residents decry village hall lockdowns
It’s become more difficult for residents of south suburban Dolton to attend village board meetings. They now face roadblocks, barricades, long lines, capacity limits, metal detectors and a heavy police presence that some say is being deployed to discourage opposition to Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
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