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Guardians Defeat Force in Pitcher’s Duel at Midwest Showcase
The Taylorville Guardians defeated Force Elvidge 3-1 on Friday afternoon at the Midwest College Showcase. Each team was led by great pitching and defense with the Guardians coming out on top for the Showcase victory.
Chicago Republican answers attacks from mayor, governor
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in blaming Republicans for violent crime in the city. A Chicago Republican says the issue is the Democrats’ “bad policies.” Pritzker said there is more violence in Chicago because Republicans defunded community violence interruption programs. “You end up with, and the study from Northwestern shows it about Illinois, you end up with more violent crime,” Pritzker...
Chicago Animal Care and Control shelter full, waiving pet adoption fees this weekend
Chicago Animal Care and Control needs help.The organization said Friday that intakes are up 21% this year and they're taking in 40 animals a day.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAdoption fees are being waived through this weekend.There will be a special adoption event at the shelter, located at 2741 S, Western Ave., on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.Cat intakes are the highest they've been in years.There are 251 dogs and 234 cats staying in the shelter as of Thursday, CACC said.SEE ALSO | 18 cats rescued in Iowa after severe flooding arrive in Chicago with PAWS volunteers
Thousands without power, Joliet suffers ‘significant damage' from Sunday storms
Clean-up efforts have begun after powerful thunderstorms rocked portions of the Chicago area Sunday morning, leaving thousands without power and “significant” damage in parts of Joliet, including a popular music venue. According to ComEd, more than 12,000 customers were left without power on Sunday morning following the storms,...
Southern Illinois brewery receives national spotlight for minor menu item
AVA, IL — After receiving national recognition from The New York Times as one of the best pizza establishments in the country, Scratch Brewing Company's business has spiked, and it is selling triple the amount of pizza than ever before. The business's top seller is the signature beers and...
Illinois Couple Cannot Explain What Crossed Road in Front of Them
Would you be more likely to believe a strange creature story if it were shared by someone who considers themselves an avid outdoorsman? That's exactly what's just been shared by an Illinois couple who are experienced in the woods, but simply cannot explain what recently crossed a road in front of them.
Illinois State Police Just Brought the Hammer Down on Carjacking
If you suddenly see the number of carjackings start to decline in Illinois, I know why. The Illinois State Police have spent the past several months bringing the hammer down on those who steal vehicles and the results of their operation are impressive. The Public Information Office of the Illinois...
Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There was a swift reaction Saturday night from Illinois and national lawmakers as the country learns more about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.Illinois lawmakers took their thoughts, prayers, and concerns to social media. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor JB Prtizker said that violence is not the answer in our Democracy." Senator Dick Durbin agreed that political violence is never acceptable. While keeping the former president, those injured, and the person killed in his thoughts, he thanked law enforcement for keeping thousands in attendance safe. Senator Tammy Duckworth also released a statement, saying in...
Yelp claims Illinois has one of the Top 10 Tattoo Shops in the US
IF (and that is a big if) you are going to get a tattoo, why not have one of the best of the best in the US do the tattoo for you? Here is the place Yelp claims is not only the best tattoo shop in Illinois, but one of the ten best in the entire US...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
Heat Dome Could Ignite Storms and Derechos Over Illinois Soon
It looks like the weather pattern over Illinois is about to get excitable again. A new forecast says the incoming heat dome which will cause temperatures to spike into the 90's is expected to ignite a storm pattern that could even include derechos in parts of the Land of Lincoln.
Minnesota-Based Target Announces New Policy At All Stores
A form of currency that had a huge high in the 1960s is getting the axe at a Minnesota-based store. This is your heads up that if you rely on this type of currency to pay for items, I know change is hard but you don't have a choice. Minnesota-Based...
Former Illinois Tollway Employee Sentenced to Probation for PPP Loan Theft, Ordered to Pay Full Restitution
A former Illinois Toll Highway Authority employee has been handed a sentence of probation after admitting to stealing funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a relief effort designed to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced yesterday. In a case that highlights the...
Illinois Has Helped Team USA Win The 4th Most Olympic Gold Medals
The 2024 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and soon enough, athletes from every corner of the world will be competing in Paris during the XXXIII Olympiad. Team USA will look to capture several gold, silver, and bronze medals during Paris 2024. While every Team USA member represents our...
Illinois researchers crush, grind dead cicadas into powder to study and collect data
The big cicada emergence is over, but the study is just beginning in Chicago's western suburbs for researchers at the Morton Arboretum. "We just got a bunch of bags ... and, what you can see, all these are essentially dried out into little cicada parts," explained Marvin Lo, the research program manager in the Root Biology Laboratory at the Morton Arboretum.
Students’ Phones In School Topic Of Discussion In Many States, Details On Effingham Cell Phone Policy In School
Georgia educators are aiming to get students off their phones in the classroom. DeKalb County School Board has approved a pilot program that will see five middle schools and five high schools using Yondr pouches to keep students away from their cellphones during the school day. Three other schools will test a locker system as part of the program. Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton tells Atlanta News First its a priority to find ways to engage students and maintain focus in the classroom while still respecting parents’ and students’ desire for phone access. In an effort to find balance, students will have limited access to their phones while in the pouches.
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