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Illinois’ most complained-about car insurance companies
When a driver crashed into Angela Crosby’s car, she assumed that insurance — either hers or the other driver’s — would pay for the $4,200 in damage to her car and cover the medical care for injuries that she and her passenger suffered. Crosby had a...
State Rep. to tour Robinson and Lawrence Correctional Facilities
Teutopolis, IL (WTWO-WAWV) — The following is a press release from Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg. State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has requested a meeting and tour of two prison facilities in his district to address the concerns of prison guards and staff about the surge in safety concerns from illegal drug and attacks on […]
Drunk Illinois Man Arrested For DUI In Stolen Golf Cart
A man in Illinois got extremely drunk at a golf course and got himself into some serious trouble with the police. Being Drunk And Stupid In Illinois Is No Way To End A Day On The Golf Course. I'll be the first to admit that golfing isn't my thing. There...
5 Foods Northern Illinois Residents Say They Can’t Live Without
If you are considering moving out of the Northern Illinois area soon, please know there are certain things you will have to learn to live without...and you won't like it. Moving out of Illinois seems to be a hip trend in the last handful of years, and while I too have considered the idea once or twice, there are a few things that keep me put.
Illinois Crackdown Recovered Over 200 Stolen & Hijacked Vehicles
The Illinois State Police have been very busy lately. A new press release says that they recently recovered over 200 stolen and hijacked vehicles which is quite a feat. The Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police just shared new data about their efforts to target the problem of stolen vehicles. Between July and the end of September, check out the number of stolen vehicle issues they tackled:
Illinois quick hits: Meat recall; state police investigate shooting
A nationwide ready-to-eat meat and poultry listeria recall impacting grocery stores has now expanded to include food served in schools, including some in Illinois. The items range from deli sandwiches from Trader Joe’s to deli salads from Walmart, Aldi and more. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reported the food was shipped to more than 100 schools across 17 states. Two schools were listed in Illinois, including Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano and Kiddie Scholars in Matteson.
'Every single inch matters': North Mac prevails in OT against Staunton
STAUNTON — With fans in the bleachers huddling under blankets, hooded sweatshirts, drinking coffee and eating the concession-stand chili, Friday’s South Central Conference matchup had all the hints of a playoff football game. And players from both teams treated it as such. North Mac gave up a two-score second quarter lead to...
Special teams and defensive stars: Vote for the SJ-R's athlete of the week
Here are the nominees for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Williamsville's Matthew Miller won last week's poll. If you have trouble viewing the poll, click on this link. ...
Prison employees picket over drug safety concerns across Illinois
An explosion of drug use in Illinois prisons has drawn the attention of corrections officers and others working inside the walls of the state’s correction facilities. Members of AFSCME Council 31 walked an informational picket line at 23 Illinois Department of Corrections facilities from Vienna in southern Illinois to Dixon in the northern part of the state on Oct. 17. ...
More Iowa and Illinois John Deere Workers to be Laid Off
It may sound like a broken record, but the tune is all too familiar for John Deere employees in the area. More layoffs are coming. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the layoffs will affect employees at three Quad City area John Deere plants. The company announced Wednesday that the layoffs will include about 200 production employees at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, 80 production workers at Davenport Works, and 7 workers at John Deere Seeding and Cylinder Operations in Moline.
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