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Man convicted of killing Illinois DCFS caseworker during home visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois man accused of stabbing a state child welfare worker to death as she was making a home visit to check on children has been found guilty but mentally ill in her killing.Sangamon County Circuit Judge John Madonia convicted Benjamin Howard Reed on Thursday of first-degree murder in the killing of Deidre Silas, who was a child protection specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services.Maldonia called Silas' slaying "one of the most brutal and heinous" cases he's seen in his legal career, The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported.Silas was slain in January 2022 as she...
Walmart recalls apple juice with high levels of arsenic in Illinois, 24 other states
(WTVO) — Walmart is recalling 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to high levels of arsenic across the U.S. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed the immediate need to take the product off of shelves after their initial announcement on August 15th. The FDA’s classification implies the juice may cause […]
Illinois Basketball: 2025 Four-star Combo Guard plans Official Visit
Per League Ready and 24/7 High School Hoops on Twitter, four-star combo guard, Brandon Lee will visit Illinois basketball during the weekend of September 21st to 23rd. Lee is a 6 foot 2 inch guard out of Hillside, New Jersey who currently plays at the Patrick School. Of note, that is the same high school that former Illini, Giorgi Bezhanishvili went to. Given these Bronx ties, it is no surprise that Orlando Antigua is the lead recruiter for Brandon Lee. The Illini currently are the first official visit for Brandon Lee.
US judge determines Illinois power plant has violated federal law for a decade
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A United States District Court judge recently said that the Prairie State power plant 30 miles outside Belleville may have violated federal law for over a decade. Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly said the plant failed to secure a required permit under the Clean Air Act...
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens. The Hard Rock Casino opens in Rockford on Thursday, but Reverand Violet Johnicker of Rockford Urban Ministries wants to offer a sober event. Story continues below. “We wanted to create and offer a sober space for people who live...
Prosecutors want to bar 'politics as usual' defense in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent defense attorneys from calling a high-profile corruption case in Chicago "politics as usual" in the corruption-plagued state of Illinois. Prosecutors made a series of pre-trial requests in a motion before Judge Manish Shah. The "politics as usual" item was among those listed in the 29-page motion in the pending corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ...
Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
Littleton’s Market Bakery Opening at North Market Downtown
The time has come and Littleton’s Market Bakery is ready to open up shop at the North Market Downtown. Littleton’s Market Bakery has taken over the long-standing bakery space, formerly Omega, at the North Market Downtown and is opening its doors Friday. Led by pastry chef Aaron Clouse and head baker Desi Vasquez, the bakery serves pastries, croissants, cookies, and various specialty breads, sourdough and baguettes.
Three Adams County suspects apprehended; two stolen vehicles found abandoned, one crashed
Adams County, Ill. (KHQA) — Three suspects have been apprehended in connection to two stolen vehicles that were found abandoned, one vehicle crashed into a tree. On August 27th at approximately 3:30 a.m., Adams County Sheriff's deputies located two vehicles left abandoned and running. Both vehicles were later reported...
99-7 The MIX Pep Rally Pop Quiz Week One Winner
Brought to you by Malibu Jack’s. Every Friday morning during the Morning Mix with Bondsy we feature a Friday Night Football Game and the cheer squads who’ll be making the NOISE on the field that night!. In Week One, we Pleasant Plains vs New Berlin with the Cardinals...
FINAL AUDITION, LAST CHANCE FOR THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME To Play The Art Place Theatre
"Final Audition, Last Chance for the Role of a Lifetime,” an inspirational new comedy written and directed by Chicago author and playwright, John Ruane, will present the story of actress Sally Cochrane, who has worked for 30 years to land one big break to launch her career, but is ready to give it all up and go back to Normal (Illinois).
Rockford BBB: Illinois Scammers Using Fake Local Phone Numbers
Here in Illinois and across the country, people are losing tens of billions of dollars to phone scams and scammers every single year. In spite of numerous efforts to alert the public to these scams, between 2021 and this year the numbers of people being scammed via phone has gone up in many categories, not down.
N. Illinois Huskies vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: How to watch college football online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Western Illinois Leathernecks @ N. Illinois Huskies. Current Records: Western Illinois 0-0, N. Illinois 0-0 Where: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium -- DeKalb, Illinois. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $20.50. What to Know. The Western Illinois Leathernecks will hit the road to start...
Illinois Begins Roundtable Discussions to Shape Future Aging Policies
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is launching a series of roundtable discussions to shape the state’s future approach to aging services. State Officials Engage Community in Policy Planning. This initiative seeks to involve a broad spectrum of participants, including service providers, older adults, family caregivers, and the general...
Why have so many Illinois politicians been corrupt?
This week, the Chicago Tribune launched a new series of stories called “Culture of Corruption”:. “What makes Illinois so corrupt?" the introduction asks. "In the coming weeks and months, the Tribune will explore and attempt to explain why corruption continues to poison virtually every level of government in our state, draining off tax dollars and robbing public service of its meaning.”
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