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ShotSpotter sends cops to murder scene that nobody called about, gets cops to another scene within seconds
CHICAGO — With just over a month to go before Mayor Brandon Johnson is slated to pull the plug on ShotSpotter, the gunfire detection system continues to help police find shooting victims that no one called 911 about and arrive at shooting scenes faster than if they had to wait for witnesses to call.
Javy Baez targeted by ruthless bar sign ahead of his return to former ballpark
Javier Baez will be getting a warm welcome from many in Chicago this week … but not quite from everyone. The Detroit Tigers shortstop Baez is making his return to Wrigley Field for the first time since getting traded by the Chicago Cubs in 2021. The three-game set will mark the very first time in... The post Javy Baez targeted by ruthless bar sign ahead of his return to former ballpark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago DNC everyone wants to forget
Chicago is hosting the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this year. It’s a return to the city for Democrats, who hosted an infamous convention there in 1968 that descended into riots in the street and chaos on the convention floor. That year, Americans, and especially Democrats, were up in arms...
Illinois quick hits: Campuses step up safety efforts as students return
Girl survives boating accident, two others die A seven-year-old girl survived a boating accident this week in LaSalle County that killed her grandfather and great-grandfather. According to a release from Illinois Conservation Police, the child was wearing a life jacket, but the two Indiana men were not. The three were on a fishing trip at the LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area when their boat capsized. ...
Newark man killed in motorcycle crash north of Millington on Saturday
A Newark man has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in LaSalle County Saturday. Sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a motorcycle crash near Belle Rive Drive and E. 30th Road in Northville Township north of Millington Saturday morning. LaSalle County Coroner Richard Ploch has identified the...
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 19
QUAD CITIES, Ill., Iowa (KWQC) - A complete list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois TV6 viewing area. Alerts are ordered by which day they begin. TV6 will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts pop up. Have a traffic alert? Let us know at news@kwqc.com.
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/21/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Colleges around Illinois are welcoming back their students for the fall semester. While the campus police at the University of Illinois has stepped up their safety efforts, the police department is reminding students to make use of the wide variety of other resources the school has to offer, such as residence advisors, counselors, and medical facilities. Classes begin this week at Eastern Illinois and Illinois State Universities as well.
Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
Hot Dog! The Weinermobile Is Coming To Northern Illinois
The iconic Weinermobile is hitting the road and making stops at several Sullivan's grocery stores in Northern Illinois this September, and they'll be serving up their famous hotdogs too!. The "Wurst" News for Northern Illinois. I've seem a lot of strange and extraordinary things in my life, but the one...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Doxing And Swatting On The Rise In Parts Of Illinois, Iowa And Wisconsin
A growing trend not just in larger parts of the Midwest, but the entire United States has the FBI warning parents about online privacy. It seems like kids know way more about the internet than we do. Sadly with that knowledge comes confidence. Kids may feel safe online thinking they know it well. This can lead to them accidentally releasing information about themselves. This information leak can then result in doxxing, or even worse... swatting.
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