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After bullying, hazing investigation, Illinois high school football coach serves suspension
ROCHESTER — After allegations of hazing and bullying in his program, Rochester football coach Derek Leonard was suspended for his team's regular-season finale Oct. 25. After an investigation from Edwardsville attorney Tueth Keeney, the Rochester school board voted 4-1 to accept recommendations, which included the one-game suspension for Leonard. Susan Nichols, the school district's legal counsel, read from a prepared statement Thursday after the school board came out of a closed session. ...
Most Dangerous Town in America Under 15,000 People is in Illinois
It's good to be number one normally, but in this case absolutely not. The most dangerous town in America with less than 15,000 people living there is in Illinois. I saw this brand new ranking just shared on YouTube by World According To Briggs. This is a major channel with more than 1.23 million subscribers. They crunched numbers to look at what amounts to the most dangerous small town in America which means those places with 15,000 or less residents.
16-year-old arrested again for motor vehicle theft in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A 16-year-old is under arrest in Springfield after police said they caught him driving a stolen vehicle over the weekend. This isn’t the first time he’s stolen a car, they said. Officials with the Springfield Police Department said that when the teen was caught, he had an ankle monitor in connection […]
Guy Fieri’s 5 Favorite Illinois Diners, Drive-Ins & Diner Foods
Guy Fieri has visited many Illinois places for his TV show over the years and not all of them have been in Chicago. Among his many Land of Lincoln episodes, there are 5 foods that have become his favorites in the state. Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Food Network...
Straight To Jail: Illinois’ Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Recorded
We all know that going over the speed limit is against law. It's also know that usually going anything over 35 the post limited can get you a huge fine. Even jail time if the cop wanted to. Somehow today we are looking at people who have gone 100 mph...
Iconic Breakfast Joint With 44 Illinois Spots To Close 150 Stores
According to a report from the National Restaurant Association, the food service industry is starting to experience a rebound from nearly five years of tough times brought on by the pandemic and then continuing in its aftermath:. Sales are forecast to top $1 trillion for the first time in history,...
Illinois Police Finally Arrest Serial Cemetery Thief
After investigating a string of cemetery robberies, the Illinois police were able to finally arrest the suspect. I guess I'm just wired differently than some residents of Illinois. I can't just steal from people. It's not cool. Especially, with the economy we've been dealing with over the last couple of years. Right now, stealing from someone from Illinois is like kicking a person when they're down.
No, those aren’t ladybugs: Asian lady beetles migrating into Illinois homes
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — If your home has been invaded by an unwelcome pest in recent weeks, you’re not alone. As the weather turns colder, Asian lady beetles are in search of warmer areas. Unlike “real” ladybugs, Asian lady beetles give off a rancid odor as a defense mechanism, and they’re known to bite. Ladybugs, […]
Springfield juvenile is facing several charges after stealing a GMC Acadia while wearing an ankle monitor from a previous car theft
This 16-year-old has already stolen multiple vehicles. The post Springfield juvenile is facing several charges after stealing a GMC Acadia while wearing an ankle monitor from a previous car theft appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Illinois Has More Of These Big Cats Than You May Have Thought
I've lived in Illinois, Northern Illinois in particular, for my entire life. The neighborhood that I grew up in bordered a forest, and we spent lots of time there throughout my entire childhood and adolescence. In all those years, I only saw a bobcat one time, and it was for only a fleeting moment before it disappeared into the trees.
Illinois Is Sending Checks To 140,000 People–And It’s Not A Scam
It's really hard to believe that the same organization (Illinois state government) that sends out tax bills and license renewals is actually sending out something that can produce the same level of happiness that you get when you find a wad of cash in the pocket of your old winter coat.
2 Illinois Cities Land On ‘Rattiest In America’ List
When it comes to claiming the title of America's "Rattiest City," Chicago doesn't just participate—it dominates like it's an Olympic sport. For the 10th year running, the Windy City sits proudly atop Orkin's annual list. The Rattiest Cities in America: A Glorious Countdown. Ah, Orkin’s annual 'Rattiest City' list—an...
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