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Human remains found in 1993 near Illinois border identified; homicide investigation underway
Wisconsin officials have identified human remains found in 1993 near the Illinois border as Ronald Louis Dodge, who was originally buried as an unidentified John Doe. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Office and Pleasant Prairie Police Department have reopened the investigation into Dodge's death, which has been determined to be a homicide.
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Illinois quick hits: Schools alter schedules because of heat; gas prices drop from last month
Schools alter schedules because of heat The heat wave affecting Illinois this week is causing school districts to alter their schedules to keep students safe during the hot weather. Danville schools switched to an e-learning day Tuesday. Chicago schools are releasing students early Tuesday, and school officials in Arthur scheduled several days of early dismissal this week due to the heat. ...
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/27/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The legal team representing a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman in her home last month laid out its plans yesterday to appeal a pre-trial detention order to the appellate court. Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after she called 9-1-1 to report a prowler. Since being arrested, Grayson has been held in jail and a Sangamon County judge has rejected two attempts by his legal team to get him released pending his full trial in Springfield.
As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
Taylorville Police, Crime Stoppers seeking tips on campaign sign theft
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Taylorville Police Department and Christian County Crime Stoppers are asking for help in finding the people who stole multiple campaign signs from around town. Officials said that over the weekend, several properties had campaign signs that were stolen off them. Some of the signs’ brackets were left behind in a […]
Painting and washing of Illinois 108 overpass near Carlinville begins Sept. 3
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the painting and washing of the underside of the Illinois 108 bridge over Interstate 55 near Carlinville. Work begins Tuesday, Sept. 3.Work is expected to be completed by the end of November. Weeknight lane closures on I-55 from 7...
Taylorville Kiwanis Hear From THS Athletic Director at Weekly Meeting
The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard from the Athletic Director at Taylorville High School, at its Tuesday meeting at the Taylorville Moose Lodge. Jason Hadley, a T-H-S grad, became Athletic Director in 2020 after previous positions in education. He is responsible for scheduling games and matches for 19 different high school sports. Hadley added that fall sports are underway including football, volleyball, cross country, boys and girls golf, boys soccer, girls tennis, cheer, dance, and band.
Day 2 of Benjamin Reed trial
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Tuesday was day two in the bench trial for the man accused of murdering a Department of Children and Family Services caseworker in Sangamon County. Ben Reed is charged with murder in the death of Deidre Silas, who was killed in January 2022 inside a...
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