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Man taken into custody after stabbing of 14-year-old girl in Lake County
UPDATE: 26-year-old Dimas Gabriel Yanez was taken into custody Sunday afternoon as a person of interest in the weekend stabbing of a Lowell teenager, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. The man had been spotted running through a cornfield in the southern portion of Lake County early Sunday. “It’s believed he was in the […]
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Illinois Government Agencies Use of Controversial AI Technology
CTA Using Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Program to Identify Guns in Stations. Earlier this month the Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”) announced that it was currently one month into a year long pilot program with the private company ZeroEyes, a company that pairs surveillance videos with artificial intelligence to detect firearms. As implemented as part of the pilot program, when the AI technology software detects a possible firearm, a human employee is then alerted who reviews the footage for accuracy before they then alert the Chicago Police Department, the CTA and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications at the same time. Currently the CTA has paired the AI program with 250 cameras at various stations around the city, though it declined to identify which stations citing safety concerns. CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. said in a statement that “this added measure of protection provides additional peace of mind to everyone.” The US Department of Homeland Security recently reviewed the company’s technology and in a report stated that a group of first responders found that the technology was in fact “intuitive,” but advocates worry about the lack of public discussion and the effectiveness of the technology, particularly when weighed against potential violations to individuals civil liberties. ACLU Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka in response to the news warned against the use of more surveillance tools, particularly when he believes these technologies, “all come with allure of adding more safety, but they never seem to deliver on that promise.”
Crazy Stat Backs Up Accusations Chicago Sky Have Been Targeting Caitlin Clark
Seemingly every time she’s played the Chicago Sky, Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark takes a beating. Chicago has been accused on more than one occasion of targeting Clark specifically, and it did nothing to help its case in Friday’s 100-81 loss when the team was assessed two Flagrant 1 ...
Former Mets players from the 1962 team take the high road when asked about the White Sox
Steve Gelbs spoke to both living members from the 1962 New York Mets, Jay Hook and Craig Anderson. One of the most infamous teams in MLB history, their 120 losses stands as the highest in the modern history of the game. Only the 1899 Cleveland Spiders with 134 losses is worse. It was only natural for Gelbs to get in contact with the pair with the Mets playing the Chicago White Sox this weekend. He asked them the question a lot of people are wondering, do they want their record broken?
Beware of Vicious Illinois Tollway Scam That’s Ripping People Off
Just give me 5 minutes alone with the people that come up with these scams and everything will be fine. Don't I wish. While I wait for that golden opportunity, I can at least warn you to beware of a vicious text scam involving the Illinois Tollway that is ripping thousands of Illinoisans off.
Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024
CHICAGO – Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention focused their attention Tuesday on reproductive rights, which some leaders say could eclipse the economy as a defining issue of the 2024 election campaign. “We want to be able to take care of our families. We want to be able...
Three Shot During Argument in Gresham; Police Search for Shooter
CHICAGO – On Thursday evening, three persons were shot while they were gathered in the vicinity of Gresham. Just after ten o’clock in the evening, bullets were fired during an argument that was taking place in the 500 block of West Winneconna Parkway. According to the police, two males and a woman were standing outside with each other.
Chicago Park District pleased to have completed a summer with no lifeguard shortage
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Park District avoided a lifeguard shortage for the first time in years this year—and officials there are quite pleased with how it all worked out.The Park District started the season with more than 2,000 lifeguard applications. CBS News Chicago cameras were allowed to see t hose hired making their final preparations—a few days before welcoming swimmers to more than 70 pools in June.That opening came an entire week earlier than it did in 2023."I am just so happy that we are beyond the pandemic hiring issues that we had," Chicago Park District Supt. Rosa Escareno...
Person of interest arrested in connection with apparent random stabbing attack in Lake County, Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — A man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a teen girl in Northwest Indiana on Saturday has been taken into custody following an extensive manhunt. Deputies from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that 26-year-old Dimas Gabriel Yanez, who investigators had identified as a person of interest in the case, was […]
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Illinois Wants You to Design a New State Flag?
Starting next week the Illinois State Flag Commission is accepting submissions for a new state flag design. The commission is looking for ideas and designs from the residents of Illinois. The Illinois house or Representatives passed a bill last year, and the state senate followed on forming a new state...
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More relief could soon be on the way for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois last month.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a disaster proclamation for seven Illinois counties, following extensive damage across the state.The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area, Winnebago County where Rockford is located, Henry County in Northwest Illinois, Fulton County in West Central Illinois, and St. Clair and Washington counties in Southern Illinois—for the damage from the severe weather that hit the area from July 13...
What’s open and closed in Central Illinois for Labor Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Labor Day is upon us, and many places are closed in recognition of the day. For the federal holiday recognizing the labor movement and the economic and social victories workers have secured, most government employees and students are off. School districts across Central Illinois, including Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Springfield and Urbana, […]
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