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Illinois police are making more traffic stops: Study
(WTVO) — New data showed Illinois police made more traffic stops in 2023 than the year before. The Department of Transportation’s study shows stops are up 12%, the highest since 2019. Four out of five police agencies reported they stopped more Black and Latino drivers compared to White drivers. Black drivers were more likely to […]
Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares. One Colorado funeral home owner let the body of a woman decompose for two years in a hearse parked outside a house he rented, while hoarding the cremated remains of dozens of others inside. Last year, authorities discovered nearly 200 improperly stored bodies at another Colorado funeral home […] The post Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Illinois
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Illinois loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Illinois Tollway warns of I-PASS text message scam
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Tollway is warning I-PASS customers of a phishing scam being sent out in the form of text messages. The text appears to come from “Illinois toll way” and details a specific toll amount that the customer owes. One Central Illinois resident received the text below, which serves as an example […]
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Pritzker Signs New Illinois Legislation Increasing Giving And Funding Opportunities For Nonprofits
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate...
Knox County property transfers for June 27-July 2, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of June 27-July 2, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Gun found in vehicle in downtown Peoria leads to arrests early Friday morning
PEORIA, Ill. – Two men were arrested after a firearm was found early Friday in an unoccupied vehicle in downtown Peoria. Police say a Glock handgun was reportedly seen by officers in the vehicle during a patrol in the area of Jefferson and Harrison just before 3:15 A.M. Officers...
McLean County Board candidate drops out of race
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The 10th District of the McLean County Board, covering the far east side of Bloomington-Normal, has one less candidate running for the position. On Friday, Republican candidate Ross Webb announced he is withdrawing his candidacy for the open spot. The news comes after Webb revealed he is pursuing a different job outside the county.
Man arrested on aggravated unlawful weapon charges in Peoria
PEORIA (25News Now) - A man is in the Peoria County Jail after Peoria Police said they saw him with a partially concealed handgun on his person Thursday night. The suspect, 28-year-old Kalvin T. Cornish-Kirkwood, is facing a preliminary charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Just after 11:30...
Pekin unearths time capsule from the 1970s
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — The city of Pekin went back in time yesterday, by opening up a time capsule that was buried in 1977. The time capsule sat seven feet underground at City Hall. Officials say they actually unearthed the time capsule in May, but most of the contents were wet, so they needed to dry before yesterday’s viewing.
East Peoria police arrest man in relation to opening mailboxes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. – A 34-year-old man was given a notice to appear on charges relating to going through mailboxes in East Peoria. East Peoria Police say officers on June 26th noticed an “overwhelming majority” of mailboxes were open in the area of Arnold Road after receiving complaints.
Blood needed for returning Red Cross drive at Par-A-Dice
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — You can be a rockstar and donate blood next week when it’s needed the most. The American Red Cross is hosting it’s annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive on July 9 at the Par-A-Dice hotel in East Peoria from noon to 6 p.m.
UPDATE: 8-year-old killed in crash remembered for his contagious laugh
McLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - A Bloomington family has created a GoFundMe page on Friday asking for donations to help pay for the costs of 8-year-old Raymundo Bucio Flores’s funeral. Raymundo died Wednesday night after suffering multiple blunt force injuries from being involved in a multi-vehicle car crash, according...
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